Be Here to Love Me

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Few musicians fit the definition of “cult artist” as well as Townes Van Zandt, whose brilliant, gut wrenching ballads never brought him the acclaim he deserved. Margaret Brown’s moving debut aims to correct that, tracing Van Zandt’s tumultuous life via archival footage and the memories of his loved ones, including friends and admirers like Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Emmylou Harris and Steve Earle. A must-see for folk, country, and indie music fans everywhere.

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Release Date:	Sep 13, 2004
Running Time:	99 minutes
Country:	United States
Language:	English

synopsis

As a musician, Townes Van Zandt was legendary-- perhaps one of the greatest who ever lived, inspiring artists from Bob Dylan to Norah Jones to Steve Earle. As a man, a husband, and a father his life was as tragic and as beautiful as the songs he wrote. Townes was an enigma to his family, pinned 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 of these sides of Van Zandt and ultimately serves as an insightful look at the sacrifices, challenges, and consequences faced in pursuit of a dream.