Kristofferson: The Wild American

The Wild American is the story of Kristofferson''s triumphant pursuit of a career that took an even more unlikely turn when he broke into movies and became famous all over again.

Kris Kristofferson is one of country music''s most illustrious singer-songwriters. Seemingly destined for a distinguished military career, ex-Golden Gloves boxer and Rhodes scholar Kristofferson gave it all up to sweep floors in Nashville, began to pitch his songs to his musical heroes and finally became a star himself.