Townes Van Zandt Film Slated for Summer Release

Townes Van Zandt—who died in 1997—released dozens of albums since the mid 1960s, solidifying his place in America's country/folk pantheon. Be Here To Love Me is a portrait of Van Zandt's life and career, featuring Van Zandt, Willie Nelson, Sonic Youth’s Steve Shelley, Lyle Lovett, Steve Earle, Guy Clark, Kris Kristofferson and more. The film was directed by Margaret Brown and shot by Lee Daniel (Slacker, Dazed and Confused).

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