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A film about a man, a musician, Bobby Bare Jr., and the relentless struggle of a touring artist fighting to survive on the road, doing what he can to keep his world afloat and provide for his children, all the while fighting his way out from the shadow of his famous father with a rock all his own. But this is not a concert film. There’s more that goes into it than getting up in front of a crowd and it’s not all pretty.
With very few interviews, the audience is a ‘fly on the wall’ along for the ride and drawn into the world that is Bobby Bare Jr. while he weaves his way thru complicated rock ‘n’ roll situations. You don’t need to know his music, listen to him, or even like him but you will relate to him. He embodies the American spirit, and when so many other musicians would step down or sellout, Bare Jr. steps up, even delivering lost airport luggage when not touring to feed his kids. This isn’t a glowing or pompous look at a musical diva, but rather a look at an artist who will do whatever it takes to live out his passion.
Be it 500 people or 5 people, a packed club or someone’s living room, Bobby Bare Jr. provides a unique musical experience for his audiences – connecting and drawing each person in with his personality, his stories and of course… his rock.
Legendary documentary filmmaker D.A. Pennebaker (DON’T LOOK BACK, MONTEREY POP) is an advisor on the film, and musicians including My Morning Jacket, Justin Townes Earle, Hayes Carll, David Vandervelde, Blue Giant, Duane Denison, Carey Kotsionis, and Bobby Bare Sr. make appearances in the film.
The film was photographed on mixed formats including Super 16mm, 16mm, Super 8, and HD.
PRESENTED WITH THE NORTHWEST FILM CENTER’S 30TH REEL MUSIC FILM FESTIVAL, OCTOBER 12-25, 2012. MORE INFO HERE.