Deep in My Heart is a Song

Deep in My Heart is a Song

2026 · 16 min · Western, Music

An aging country musician who's struggling to make ends meet receives an offer for an unusual private gig. Based on the life of cowboy singer Johnny Bencomo, who plays himself in the film.

Directed by Jonathan Pickett · Written by Johnny Bencomo

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