
The Portrait of Billy Joe (2004)
Released:
2004-01-01
Duration:
53min
Genres:
Documentary
Rating 5.0
Overview
Filmmaker Luciana Pedraza takes a penetrating look into the life of one of country music's behind-the-scenes talents, songwriter Billy Joe Shaver, who composed tunes for luminaries such as Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan. From his troubled childhood in Texas, through a battle with substance abuse and finally to the death of his wife and son, this moving portrait chronicles the career of an artist with a rare gift for transforming tragedy into poetry.
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Additional Info
Budget | $0.00 |
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Revenue | $0.00 |
Original Language | en |
Popularity | 0.037 |
Directed By
Luciana Pedraza
TOP CAST

Billy Joe Shaver
Himself