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This documentary features exclusive footage from Nelson's concert
circuit, a rare glimpse into life on and off the bus, musical
performances and interviews.
With an opportunity to hop on and off Willie Nelson's tour bus
during his concert circuit, the medium here is, indeed, the message
- the vehicle through which to tell the story. Through performance
footage, direct conversation and casual eavesdropping, iconic
musician Willie Nelson reveals himself, in
vérité. A public persona, who thrives in
the floodlights, Nelson is, in fact, guarded and protective.
Beneath the spell-binding stories and practical jokes and
continuous strumming, he has never before allowed this kind of
intimacy and exposure. Family, friends, fans, his band and other
performers - including Waylon Jennings, Neil Young, Lyle Lovett,
Ray Charles, Kinky Freidman, Dave Matthews - appear on the bus at
every stop, helping to question and illuminate Nelson. Context is
provided through archival footage, music is everywhere and Willie
Nelson is front and center.