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As a musician, Townes Van Zandt was legendary -- perhaps one of the greatest who ever lived, inspiring a range of artists from Bob Dylan to Norah Jones to Steve Earle. As a man, a husband, and a father his life was as tragic as the songs he wrote. Van Zandt was an enigma to his family, torned between a deep longing for home and the nomadic lifestyle that was necessary for his livelihood. Director Margaret Brown's BE HERE TO LOVE ME is an artful, expertly directed portrait of both sides of Van Zandt, and displays an insightfullook at the sacrifices, challenges, and consequences faced in pursuit of a dream. Haunting and lyrical, BE HERE TO LOVE ME combines in-depth interviews with friends, artists and family with never-before-seen of Van Zandt; from rare performance and interview footage to intimate portraits of Van Zandt’s private moments.
Original Release
09/13/2004
US Release
04/03/2005
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Joe Ely | Self - Musician |
| Guy Clark | Self - Musician |
| Willie Nelson | Self - Musician |
| Kris Kristofferson | Self - Musician |
| Donna Spence | Self - Sister |
| Ann Rice | Self - First Cousin |
| Luke Sharpe | Self - High School Classmate |
| John Ruehl | Self - Shattuck Classmate |
| Bob 'Maverick' Myrick | Self - College Roommate |
| Frank 'Chito' Greer | Self - Friend |
Directors
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Joe Ely | Self - Musician |
| Guy Clark | Self - Musician |
| Willie Nelson | Self - Musician |
| Kris Kristofferson | Self - Musician |
| Donna Spence | Self - Sister |
| Ann Rice | Self - First Cousin |
| Luke Sharpe | Self - High School Classmate |
| John Ruehl | Self - Shattuck Classmate |
| Bob 'Maverick' Myrick | Self - College Roommate |
| Frank 'Chito' Greer | Self - Friend |
| Fran Lohr | Self - First Wife |
| Jerry Jeff Walker | Self - Musician |
| Kevin Eggers | Self - Record Producer and Label Owner |
| Wrecks Bell | Self - Bass Player |
| David Olney | Self - Musician |
| J.T. Van Zandt | Self - Son |
| Steve Earle | Self - Musician |
| Susanna Clark | Self |
| Peggy Underwood | Self - Townes' Lawyer |
| Leland Waddell | Self - Drummer |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Louis Black | Executive Producer |
| Chris Mattsson | Executive Producer |
| Paul Stekler | Executive Producer |
| Margaret Brown | Producer |
| Sam Brumbaugh | Producer |
| Lisa Cohen | Producer |
| Jannat Gargi | Producer |
| K. Lynn Martin | Producer |
| Ellen Naegeli | Producer |
| Lecia Rosenthal | Producer |
| Amy Shatsky-Gambrill | Producer |
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