Thank you for the warm welcome :o)

In my opinion the struggles in his life the movie portrayed show the world his humanity... Like June I have stood by my husband through incredibly difficult times. My husband was not a drug addict so I don't know much about that per say however my husband had to give up his Army career due to a back injury and believe me those were rough days on both of us until he was able to accept this lifestyle change. In the movie when Johnny calls June an angel and she expresses that she is not an angel just someone who cares about him - my husband grabbed hold of my hand with tears in his eyes - being the tough Army type guy he is that is rare for tears to show. It is b/c he and I experienced a similar moment in our relationship when he thanked me for standing by him and told me that I mean the world to him... So in my opinion the rough times in Johnny's life shown in the movie make him more of a man to admire and respect.
I love that Johnny went to prisons and performed. I thought that scene in the movie where he performs at Folsom was great. My Dad, husband, and I all love it in the movie when he replies to the observation that he looks like he is going to a funeral b/c he is dressed in black "well maybe I am" - he had a strong will along with a compassionate heart and great talent I think the movie does the real Johnny justice.