Thank You for Listening
“As long as my lungs are filled with breath, then I ain't dead yet.”
Synopsis
Joshua Ray Walker faces the fragility of life as he confronts a life-altering cancer diagnosis. As he prepares to return to the Grand Ole Opry, the film captures an intimate portrait of an artist grappling with mortality while confronting the legacy he will leave behind. Blending lyrical visuals, performance, and moments of quiet reflection, the film explores how music sustains, redeems, and endures. It is a meditation on resilience, legacy, and the human drive to create meaning even in the face of life's limits. Directed by Emmy Award-winner Gene Gallerano and Bob Ray, and produced with Texas Monthly, this short documentary is a deeply personal yet universal exploration of survival, artistic courage, and what it truly means to leave a lasting imprint.
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THANK YOU FOR LISTENING - OFFICIAL TEASER - TEXAS MONTHLY
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-03-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 25, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1x
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Budget Return
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Ray, Gene Gallerano
- Original Title
- Thank You for Listening
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Budget
- $1
- Worldwide Gross
- $1
- Production Studios
- Texas Monthly, NonFiction Hotlist
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Ray, Gene Gallerano
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Ray
Director
Gene Gallerano
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thank You for Listening
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What is Thank You for Listening about?
Joshua Ray Walker faces the fragility of life as he confronts a life-altering cancer diagnosis. As he prepares to return to the Grand Ole Opry, the film captures an intimate portrait of an artist grappling with mortality while confronting the legacy he will leave behind. Blending lyrical visuals, performance, and moments of quiet reflection, the film explores how music sustains, redeems, and endures. It is a meditation on resilience, legacy, and the human drive to create meaning even in the face of life's limits. Directed by Emmy Award-winner Gene Gallerano and Bob Ray, and produced with Texas Monthly, this short documentary is a deeply personal yet universal exploration of survival, artistic courage, and what it truly means to leave a lasting imprint.
Who directed Thank You for Listening?
Thank You for Listening was directed by Bob Ray, Gene Gallerano.
Who stars in Thank You for Listening?
The principal cast of Thank You for Listening includes Joshua Ray Walker, Dan Winters.
When was Thank You for Listening released and how long is it?
Thank You for Listening was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 26m.
What was the box office and production budget of Thank You for Listening?
Thank You for Listening had a reported production budget of $1 and grossed $1 at the worldwide box office (1 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).