Heartworn Highways

A candid and lyrical portrait of America's musical outlaws, Heartworn Highways captures a pivotal moment in country-folk history, featuring Townes Van Zandt, Steve Earle, David Allan Coe, and other genre-defying songwriters. Shot in the final weeks of 1975 and early 1976, this documentary film eschews narration and staged interviews in favor of an unvarnished, observational style. Filmed in Texas and Tennessee, the movie showcases its subjects' raw talent and camaraderie, from impromptu performances to intimate gatherings at Guy Clark's Nashville home.