renowned filmmaker Ron Howard recently expressed his surprise and disappointment over JD Vance's political rhetoric having worked with Vance on the adaptation of hilbilly Elegy Howard recalled their conversations centered on Vance's inspiring Survival Story not politics it's disheartening to see such a shift Howard emphasized the importance of voting responsibly urging everyone to engage with current events rather than just reminiscing about past films people change and while that can be surprising it's crucial we stay informed and active in shaping our future