The story of the country-western singer Hank Williams, who in his brief life created one of the greatest bodies of work in American music. The film chronicles his rise to fame and its tragic effect on his health and personal life.

The life and career of country music legend Hank Williams. We see his early career, his talent for singing and songwriting, his road to fame and the demons he had to keep at bay. We also see his romantic relationships, ailments and addictions and how these affected him.—grantss