The Portrait of Billy Joe (2004)
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
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date: January 1, 2004
Cast
- Billy Joe Shaver - Himself
Screenplay
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Portrait of Billy Joe about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Portrait of Billy Joe?
- The Portrait of Billy Joe was directed by Luciana Pedraza.
- Who stars in The Portrait of Billy Joe?
- The Portrait of Billy Joe stars Billy Joe Shaver.
- How long is The Portrait of Billy Joe?
- The Portrait of Billy Joe has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
- What genre is The Portrait of Billy Joe?
- The Portrait of Billy Joe is a Documentary film.