The Ties That Bind: The Making of The River
“A Rare Glimpse Into Bruce Springsteen's Groundbreaking Album, The River”
Synopsis
Employing an intimate interview style, Grammy- and Emmy®-winning filmmaker Thom Zimny showcases Bruce Springsteen’s first-person take on his writing process. Offering an in-depth discussion on the origins of key tracks from his first double album, The River, Springsteen shares how they were developed, from the notebook page to the studio to, most viscerally, the concert stage. Interspersed throughout the interview are his acoustic versions of several defining tracks from The River, including “Two Hearts,” “The River,” “Independence Day,” “Hungry Heart,” “Point Blank” and “Wreck on the Highway.”
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 27, 2015
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thom Zimny
- Original Title
- The Ties That Bind: The Making of The River
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
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Thom Zimny
Bruce Springsteen
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Thom Zimny
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What is The Ties That Bind: The Making of The River about?
Employing an intimate interview style, Grammy- and Emmy®-winning filmmaker Thom Zimny showcases Bruce Springsteen’s first-person take on his writing process. Offering an in-depth discussion on the origins of key tracks from his first double album, The River, Springsteen shares how they were developed, from the notebook page to the studio to, most viscerally, the concert stage. Interspersed throughout the interview are his acoustic versions of several defining tracks from The River, including “Two Hearts,” “The River,” “Independence Day,” “Hungry Heart,” “Point Blank” and “Wreck on the Highway.”
Who directed The Ties That Bind: The Making of The River?
The Ties That Bind: The Making of The River was directed by Thom Zimny.
Who stars in The Ties That Bind: The Making of The River?
The principal cast of The Ties That Bind: The Making of The River includes Bruce Springsteen.
When was The Ties That Bind: The Making of The River released and how long is it?
The Ties That Bind: The Making of The River was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 57m.