Synopsis
Inspired by the life of Blaze Foley, the unsung songwriting legend of the Texas outlaw country movement that spawned the likes of Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson. The film weaves together three periods in Blaze's life, exploring his love affair with Sybil Rosen; his last, dark night on Earth; and the impact his songs and his death had on his fans, friends, and foes.
Blaze (2018) is a 2h 9min drama feature film by Ethan Hawke. Inspired by the life of Blaze Foley, the unsung songwriting legend of the Texas outlaw country movement that spawned...
Key facts
Original language
English
First release
August 17, 2018
Awards
Sundance Special Jury Prize Dramatic
Setting
Texas
Trailer
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Festival History
- HARD:LINE International Film Festival 2026
- BFI London Film Festival 2018 generic
- Locarno International Film Festival 2018 generic
- Sundance Film Festival 2018 generic
- SXSW Film Festival 2018 generic
