Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road

Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road

Directed by Brent Wilson
The legendary songwriter and co-founder of The Beach Boys takes viewers on an impressionistic road-t

Overview

Genre
Arts, Music, Biography, and Social Issues
Synopsis

Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road is a deeply personal documentary that explores the life and career of the legendary songwriter, composer and producer through a literal and metaphorical road trip exploring Brian’s hometown. With Rolling Stone editor Jason Fine behind the wheel and Brian selecting the music, the two revisit many of the periods and locations that were integral in shaping Brian’s life, artfully weaving fascinating anecdotes throughout an impressionistic love letter to both his music and Los Angeles.

Incorporating interviews with a diverse set of musicians that have been profoundly inspired by Brian’s musical legacy, including Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Nick Jonas, Linda Perry, Jim James, Gustavo Dudamel, Jakob Dylan, Taylor Hawkins and Bob Gaudio, and others the film also features dozens of Brian’s most iconic hits, rare tracks, never-before-heard demos, and his own personal home movies and photo albums.

With honesty and humor, this intimate, unconventional, and de

Stage
finished

Credits

Production Details

Prod. Co.
Ley Line Entertainment
Country
United States
Locations
Los Angeles, Ca.

Distribution Details

Festivals
Tribeca Film Festival

Photos

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