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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Credits

Director:

Ethan Hawke

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
Under the Influence Productions
rshawhughes@gmail.com
9173060284

Publicity Contact:

Ryan Hawke
rshawhughes@gmail.com
9173060284

Sales Agent:

John Sloss

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127:13 mins
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