Synopsis
Inspired by the life of Blaze Foley, the unsung songwriting legend of the Texas outlaw music movement that spawned the likes of Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson. The film weaves together three different periods of time, braiding re-imagined versions of Blaze's past, present and future. The different strands explore his love affair with Sybil Rosen; his last, dark night on earth; and the impact of his songs and his death had on his fans, friends, and foes. The braided storyline terminates in a bittersweet ending that acknowledges Blaze's profound highs and lows, as well as the impressions he made on the people who shared his journey.
Film Credits
Cinematography by Steve Cosens, with production design by Thomas Hayek.
Screenplay
Sybil Rosen, Ethan Hawke
Cinematography
Steve Cosens
Production Design
Thomas Hayek
Costume Design
Lee Kyle
Country
United States
Language
English
Rating
R
Runtime
129 min
Box Office
$704,955
Awards
4 wins & 12 nominations total
IMDb
6.6/10 · 4K votes
Rotten Tomatoes
95%
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