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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 2004

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Cast

Billy Joe Shaver

Director

Luciana Pedraza

Writer

Luciana Pedraza

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0420084