Essie, a mountain girl, moves in with a family of neighboring bootleggers when her father, also a bootlegger, is killed by federal agents. She falls in love with Tom, one of the family's brothers, but another brother, the violent and brutal Lem, decides he wants her for himself, and beats Tom badly.
In the midst of the bootlegging era, Driven presents a complex narrative that delves into the intricacies of human relationships, loyalty, and the blurred lines between right and wrong, set against the backdrop of a lawless mountainous region where federal agents are determined to crack down on the illicit trade. The f...
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"In the midst of the bootlegging era, Driven presents a complex narrative that delves into the intricacies of human relationships, loyalty, and the blurred lines between right and wrong, set against the backdrop of a lawless mountainous region where federal agents are determined to crack down on the illicit trade. The film's protagonist, Essie, finds herself at the center of this tumultuous world, forced to navigate the treacherous landscape after her father's tragic demise, which she believes wa..."
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Albert Raboch, Jay Gelzer
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