Blaze

Blaze Foley was one of those raw musical talents that absolutely refused stardom and reveled in obscurity. Ethan Hawke's biopic Blaze, based on Foley's former wife and accomplished playwright Sybil Rosen's memoir, is a touching ode to the tragically mysterious country-blues artist.

Celebrated actor Ethan Hawke steps behind the camera for an unorthodox dramatization of the remarkable life of singer-songwriter Blaze Foley. Singer/Songwriter Benjamin Dickey, in his first cinematic appearance, won a Special Jury Prize for Acting in Sundance this year.