The American western frontier, probably still in existence today, presented a standard of living and characteristics that, for a time, were all its own. Several authors of various works regarding these features and the obvious boundary established along the western and eastern tracts have discussed their views on the west. In addition to these literary works by renowned authors, a rather convenient cinematic reference was also influenced by these well-known and discussed practices of this American frontier. “True Grit,” a film recently remade in 2010 by the Cohen brothers, transcends the boundaries of the West allowing all viewers to capture an idea of ​​the Western world. The film, along with some scholarly sources that will be discussed, offer a more ideal look at the past of the western lands. The true nature of the West, both refuted and supported, is well characterized through the author's dictation and Hollywood interpretation that introduces the country's distinction between savagery and civilization, law and chaos, and loyalty and independence. “True Grit” civilization has a strong grip on reality over falsehood in the landscapes of the scenes depicted, clothing, and of course the surrounding citizens. Mattie Ross, from a seemingly rural area compared to most, is brought into what appears to be city life by Western standards. Many ideas are presented at the beginning of Mattie's encounter with this new territory which would hint at a violent, uncivilized and godless country, different from that of her home. However, through subsequent engagements, a different side of the West creeps in as the justice system is introduced in the film, a... middle of paper... bond with a big heart and a dominating nature much like everyone else Western frontiersmen seizing the opportunity to move to new lands and leave the old world behind. Works Cited DILORENZO, THOMAS J. “The Culture of Violence in the American West: Myth vs. Reality.” Independent Review 15.2 (2010): 227-239. Premier of academic research. EBSCO. Network. 7 February 2011. Conzen, Michael P. “THE NON-PENNSYLVANIA CITY: SPREAD OF URBAN PLAN FORMS IN THE AMERICAN WEST.” Geographic Review 96.2 (2006): 183-211. Premier of academic research. EBSCO. Network. 7 February 2011. True courage. Dir. Ethan Coen and Joel Coen. Perf. Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon and Hailee Steinfeld. Paramount, 2010.Anderson, Eric. “Disturbing frontiers.” Cultural conversations: the presence of the past. Eds. Stephen Dilks, Regina Hansen and Matthew Parfitt. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin, 2001. 529-554.