J.D. Vance Interview on his Life and the Issues Plaguing Rust Belt Towns

The author discusses his life and the issues plaguing families in America's Rust Belt, including poverty, abuse, alcoholism, drug addiction, and lasting trauma. In the interview, Vance, a former marine and graduate of Yale Law School, highlights his own experiences to paint a passionate analysis of a culture in crisis. Related Article: Hillbilly Elegy: History vs. Hollywood







Related Videos (2)

WATCH  J.D. Vance Interview: "Hillbilly Elegy" Author Opens Up About Painful Childhood

WATCH  Hillbilly Elegy Movie Trailer

Back to: Hillbilly Elegy