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Springsteen: No Regrets on 'Nebraska' Film Journey
11 Dec
Summary
- Springsteen rarely accepts film offers but made an exception for 'Nebraska'.
- The film explores his painful life crisis and childhood trauma.
- Actors Jeremy Allen White and Jeremy Strong portray Springsteen and his manager.
Bruce Springsteen, known for his strong control over his work, has surprisingly greenlit "Deliver Me From Nowhere," a film delving into the most painful period of his life. After decades of declining movie offers, Springsteen and his longtime manager Jon Landau fully supported director Scott Cooper's vision for the Searchlight drama, which explores the existential crisis that shaped his "Nebraska" album.
The film, starring Jeremy Allen White as Springsteen and Jeremy Strong as Landau, does not shy away from the artist's struggles with depression and childhood trauma stemming from his relationship with his father. This intimate portrayal offers a stark contrast to typical biographical musicals, focusing instead on the psychological depth that fueled Springsteen's music.
Springsteen's decision to cede creative control, a rarity for him, stemmed from trust in Cooper's ability to capture the raw authenticity of his "Nebraska" period. The project highlights the artist's personal journey of confronting his past and the internal conflicts that continue to resonate.
