2004
5.0 (1 votes)
0h 53m
Genres
Documentary
The Portrait of Billy Joe
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.
Key Crew
Writer: Luciana Pedraza
Director: Luciana Pedraza
