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.
About The Portrait of Billy Joe (2004)
Released in 2004, The Portrait of Billy Joe is a documentary film (US). It was directed by Luciana Pedraza and written by Luciana Pedraza. The cast is led by Billy Joe Shaver. With a runtime of 53m, the film averages 7.0/10 across 2 TMDB ratings.
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