The Man with the Big Hat

Overview

An unsung pioneer of 1970s Texas Progressive Country, Steven Fromholz had a knack for snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. Revered by legends like Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett & John Denver, he remained commercially unknown. He sought redemption on the Rio Grande as a river guide until a debilitating stroke erased his musical memory, stripping Fromholz of his artistic identity. With an almost obsessive persistence bolstered by newly discovered archives as well as never-before-heard recordings, this intimate and impressionistic portrayal unveils the evolution of Fromholz, and reshapes the notion of success and artistic fortitude.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

March 14, 2026

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Three Chords And The Truth,Bracken Films,Flintlock Pictures

Cast

Steven Fromholz,Lyle Lovett,Ray Benson,Butch Hancock,Terry Lickona,Mike Williams,Judie Gumm,Dan McCrimmon,Darcie Fromholz,Janey Lakeand 12 more

Director

Austin Lee Sayre

Writer

Austin Lee Sayre

Producer

David Broad,Brian Easley,Aaron Colussi,Stephanie Moore,John Hensley,Darcie Fromholz,Felicity Fromholz,Jay Newberg

Budget

$300,000

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt14812664