BLAZE
BLAZE is inspired by the life of Blaze Foley, the unsung songwriting legend of the Texas outlaw music movement that spawned the likes of Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson. The film weaves together three different periods of time, braiding re-imagined versions of Blaze’s past, present and future. The different strands explore his love affair with Sybil Rosen; his last, dark night on earth; and the impact of his songs and his death had on his fans, friends, and foes. The braided storyline terminates in a bittersweet ending that acknowledges Blaze's profound highs and lows, as well as the impressions he made on the people who shared his journey.
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Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.
Credits
Director: | Ethan Hawke |
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Executive Producer: | Louis Black |
Producer: | Ethan Hawke, Ryan Hawke, Jake Seal, John sloss |
Screenwriter: | Ethan Hawke, Sybil Rosen |
Cinematographer: | Steven Cosens |
Editor: | Jason Gourson |
Production Designer: | Thomas Hayek |
Sound Designer: | Ian McGettigan |
Principal Cast: | Benjamin Dickey, Alia Shawkat, Charlie Sexton, Josh Hamilton, Wyatt Russell, Jenn Lyon, Kris Kristofferson, Sam Rockwell, Steve Zahn, Richard Linklater |
Additional Credits: | Unit Production Manager: John Brister, First Assistant Director: James Cullinane, Second Assistant Director: Ashley Foster, Sound Supervisor: Shelby Gaines, Costume Designer: Lee Kyle |
Contact
Public Film Contact: | Ryan Hawke |
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Publicity Contact: | Ryan Hawke |
Sales Agent: | John Sloss |