Winter's Bone, starred Jennifer Lawrence, and was directed by Debra Granik.
It won prestigious awards around the world, and received Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Actress, and Best Supporting Actor.
In the movie, a gang was led by “big man” Thump Milton. Thump was played by Ronnie Hall, pictured here.
Ronnie, also known as "Stray Dog", is a Vietnam veteran, rides a Harley Davidson and operates a rural trailer park in real life.
Watch for the documentary Stray Dog when it runs as an observance of Veteran's Day on PBS. In Kansas City, it is scheduled for Monday, November 9th, at 9 pm on KCPT.
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