Released:
2004-01-01

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.

Director:
Luciana Pedraza

Runtime:
0h 53min

Genre:
Documentary

• Cast:
• 
  Billy Joe Shaver
  as
  Himself