Nashville

Set in the heart of country music, Robert Altman's 1975 film "Nashville" follows 24 characters over five days, painting a multi-layered depiction of American celebrity and power. Among the diverse ensemble are Haven Hamilton (Henry Gibson), a politically driven country star, and his vulnerable protege Barbara Jean (Ronee Blakley). The story also includes Tom (Keith Carradine), a rock star entangled with gospel singer Linnea Reese (Lily Tomlin), and Sueleen Gay (Gwen Welles), a waitress seeking fame. With figures like campaign strategist John Triplette (Michael Murphy) and others, the narrative culminates in a dramatic concert at Nashville's Parthenon replica, where an unexpected act of violence briefly interrupts the audience's quest for entertainment.