This is probably the most passionately eerie video I've ever watched. Blending old footage of Cash with the new, this video "Hurt," seems a melodic retrospective of Cash's life. The juxtaposition of "my empire of dirt" and images of Cash's awards, plaques and tributes is especially poignant. Just to note, though, this "film" is really only a four-minute video, nothing else. For value, this DVD should at least contain an interview, behind-the-scenes footage... something, anything, not just the video. As an avid collector of Cash music and film, it's a cherished DVD, but not worth much from a consumer's point of view. BTW, consumers can get this video with The Man Comes Around cd/dvd release.

I've never seen such a powerful, sorrowful expression of contrition. Cash is a tortured soul who knows his time is coming soon, and his video depicts his life in a nutshell; in his eyes he has failed himself, his family and his God, squandering everything along the way. He asks all for forgiveness.

I watch this and it feels like a punch in the gut. Mark Romanek is to be commended for providing such a multimedia vehicle for Cash. In this video Cash is an old, used-up man and he knows it, but he isn't feeling sorry for himself. Rather, he is acknowledging his own humanity, asking all to forgive him and accept him as he is. Through this acknowledgment of his failings and his humanity, he reveals his deep love of God, life and family. Few individuals could have the emotional depth necessary to leave such a parting gift as this.

The songwriting of Trent Reznor is powerful, and Cash is a powerful interpreter. Cash has taken this song and made it his own. Reznor's lyrics are raw, intense knives that twist and turn their way into the soul... and in laying his soul bare for us all to see, Cash wields Reznor's knives to perfection.

I've never seen a video like this one, and doubt I ever will again. It was worth every penny I paid. While I have never been a great fan of Johnny Cash's music, I find this video to be overwhelmingly beautiful. The experience leaves me with the impression that Johnny Cash was a very human being and a priceless national treasure... someone to be forgiven for his transgressions. I sincerely hope he is resting in peace.

Cash really put it out there. Facing death, regrets, trying to reconcile the failures of his life. "you can have it all, my kingdom all of dirt." I was left with the realization that stuff, success, etc. is nothing. All that matters in the end is who we loved and who loved us.

I have always liked Johnny Cash, but the recent movie biography of his life and his love for June Carter really sparked a renewed interest for me.

I never watched the Country Music Television Channel, but I stopped channel surfing to watch a one hour biography of Cash and this video was part of the show.

This is the best music video I have ever seen. As others have pointed out here, there is a special quality to the symbols used in the video. I bought it because I know it will be a collector's item. (Save the outside wrapper and seal.)

One other point, I never listen to Nine Inch Nails, but this video sparked my interest in thier genre, particularly the lyrics. In one of the recent cd covers, Cash mentioned that songs are timeless, now he too belongs to the ages.

I believe that this video is one of the most amazing music video I ever saw. Johnny Cash really puts his soul into this song. This song is one of the few that touches my heart. And it has touched many peoples hearts when they saw it. It is one amazing music video, and I recommend buying this, even though thats all there is. Just the video.