From Cotton Fields to Movie Premieres

Overview

In the depression-era Mississippi delta, a young boy named Luster Bayless frequented the picture show to escape the hardships of poverty and isolation; his hero was John Wayne. Little did young Luster know, he would not only meet John Wayne one day, but would eventually become the Duke's main costumer. This film follows Mr. Bayless's unique journey from picking cotton to working with some of Hollywood's biggest names.