Matt Riddlehoover — Documentary Filmmaker | Director of My Darling Vivian & Monty and the Movies

My Darling Vivian

Documentary Feature | SXSW 2020
Director Matt Riddlehoover traces the romantic, wrenching, and dizzying journey of Vivian Liberto, Johnny Cash's first wife and the mother of his four daughters. Streaming now!


Monty and the Movies

Documentary Feature | Post-Production
An in-depth look at embattled filmmaker Alex ‘Monty’ Canawati uncovers the indelible mark he’s left on Hollywood. Features exclusive interviews and never-before-seen footage of Tippi Hedren, Randy Newman, Jennifer Tilly, and John Williams.

Press for My Darling Vivian


"An exceptional documentary that separates fact from myth while telling the story of Johnny Cash’s first wife… [Riddlehoover has] fashioned a narrative that begins as a sweet fairly-tale romance, then gradually turns sour.”
– Joe Leydon, Variety

"A thoroughly engrossing, often heartbreaking documentary directed by Matt Riddlehoover... [a] love note to [an] enigmatic woman who faded into negative obscurity."
– Stephen L. Betts, Rolling Stone

"Riddlehoover brings a woman erased into vivid focus... My Darling Vivian relates a little-known love story, great in its own right... with heart-stopping poignancy."
– Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter

"★★★★½ A long-overdue must-see... There is great value to be found in My Darling Vivian."
– Bradley Gibson, Film Threat

Biography

Matt Riddlehoover is an award-winning documentary filmmaker. He produced, directed, and edited the SXSW Film Festival favorite My Darling Vivian (2020), which was ranked among the year’s best films by The Hollywood Reporter and Newsweek. His work has appeared on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, AMC+, Sundance Now, and the Tribeca Channel.

Photos by Ethan James Photography.