Be Here to Love Me: A Film About Townes Van Zandt


1h 39m 2004

Brief Synopsis

As a musician, Townes Van Zandt was legendary--perhaps one of the greatest who ever lived, inspiring artists from Bob Dylan to Norah Jones to Steve Earle. As a man, a husband, and a father his life was as tragic and as beautiful as the songs he wrote. Townes was an enigma to his family, pinned betwe

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Music
Release Date
2004
Distribution Company
Palm Pictures; 24 Bilder; Look Now! Filmverleih; Mfa Filmdistribution Gmbh
Location
United States

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 39m

Synopsis

As a musician, Townes Van Zandt was legendary--perhaps one of the greatest who ever lived, inspiring artists from Bob Dylan to Norah Jones to Steve Earle. As a man, a husband, and a father his life was as tragic and as beautiful as the songs he wrote. Townes was an enigma to his family, pinned between a deep longing for home and the nomadic lifestyle that was necessary for his livelihood. Combines emotional interviews with friends and family with never seen footage of Townes Van Zandt; from rare performance and interview footage to intimate portraits shot in Van Zandt's own home. It also includes appearances by many famous musicians including Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Steve Earle, and Emmylou Harris.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Music
Release Date
2004
Distribution Company
Palm Pictures; 24 Bilder; Look Now! Filmverleih; Mfa Filmdistribution Gmbh
Location
United States

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 39m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2005

Released in United States December 16, 2005

Released in United States March 2005

Released in United States on Video March 14, 2006

Released in United States September 2004

Released in United States Winter December 2, 2005

Shown at London Film Festival (World Cinema) October 19-November 3, 2005.

Shown at South by Southwest Film Festival March 11-19, 2005.

Shown at Toronto International Film Festival September 9-18, 2004.

Released in United States 2005 (Shown at London Film Festival (World Cinema) October 19-November 3, 2005.)

Released in United States March 2005 (Shown at South by Southwest Film Festival March 11-19, 2005.)

Released in United States on Video March 14, 2006

Released in United States September 2004 (Shown at Toronto International Film Festival September 9-18, 2004.)

Released in United States Winter December 2, 2005

Released in United States December 16, 2005 (Los Angeles)