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A look at some of John Hurt's best-loved films

John Hurt’s portrayal of John Merrick in The Elephant Man remains one of cinema’s most moving performances 🎬✨ With extraordinary sensitivity and depth, he brought humanity to the forefront of the story - reminding us that compassion and dignity can change the way we see one another. Decades later, this film still resonates. What does it mean to you? 💭👇 | Sir John Hurt Film Trust

"Here is a clip of Mississippi John Hurt performing “You’ve Got To Walk That Lonesome Valley” in 1966 shortly before his passing. This performance was featured as a segment on Pete Seeger’s “Rainbow Quest” Born in Teoc, Mississippi, around 1892-1893, Hurt grew up in Avalon, Mississippi. His parents were formerly enslaved, and his journey into music began when he left school around age ten and taught himself guitar. His mother bought him his first instrument (a guitar) for about $1.50 when he was