Review: Be Here to Love Me: A Film About Townes Van Zandt (B+)

Be Here to Love Me: A Film About Townes Van Zandt (B+)
Directed by Margaret Brown
Starring Townes Van Zandt, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Steve Earle & Emmylou Harris
MPAA: UR
Grade: B+

Review by Bobby Nashville

I am sure glad I stumbled upon Be Here to Love Me: A Film About Townes Van Zandt. This dynamite documentary about a legendary songwriter and performer completely came out of left field for me. I had never even heard of this guy before this indie feature - now I am a huge fan and I am eager to search out and purchase some music by Townes Van Zandt.

Townes was a magical songwriter that wrote blues inspired folk songs (or were they folk inspired country songs) that were recorded and turned into top hits by Willie Nelson and Emmylou Harris. Townes lived the life of a rambler, driving from show to show and partying with hippies, folk singers and roadies. His life was on the road and many of his songs were about how sad life really can be.

Be Here to Love Me features interviews with superstar friends of Townes Van Zandt, including Steve Earle, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and more. If you are a fan of Van Zandt, this is a must own DVD featuring a rare glimpse into a true artist's life. If you have never heard the music of Townes Van Zandt, I highly recommend you seek this DVD out for rental.