The Portrait of Billy Joe
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PG-13
7
...January 2004
Documentary
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.
Runtime:
53 minutes
Status:
Released
Original Language:
Spoken Languages:
Budget:
N/A
Revenue:
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Director:
Luciana Pedraza