The Straight Story
"The Straight Story" is a 1999 film directed by Lynch. The film was edited and produced by Mary Sweeney, who also co-wrote the script with John E. Roach. The film stars Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek and Harry Dean Stanton. "The Straight Story" is based on the true story of Alvin Straight's journey across Iowa and Wisconsin on a lawnmower.