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    The Portrait of Billy Joe

    53'

    2004-01-01

    7

    Documentary

    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.

    WritingLuciana PedrazaDirectingLuciana Pedraza

    Cast

    1

    Himself

    Billy Joe Shaver

    Details:

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      1. List of languages:
        1. English
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        1. Vote Count: 2
        2. Popularity: 0.3569
        3. Status: Released
        4. Original title:The Portrait of Billy Joe

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