The Man with the Big Hat
An unsung pioneer of 1970s Texas Progressive Country, Steven Fromholz had a knack for snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. Revered by legends like Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett & John Denver, he remained commercially unknown. He sought redemption on the Rio Grande as a river guide until a debilitating stroke erased his musical memory, stripping Fromholz of his artistic identity. With an almost obsessive persistence bolstered by newly discovered archives as well as never-before-heard recordings, this intimate and impressionistic portrayal unveils the evolution of Fromholz, and reshapes the notion of success and artistic fortitude.
Directed by Austin Lee Sayre · Written by Austin Lee Sayre
Where to Watch
Rent or Buy
Cast
-
Steven Fromholz Self -
Lyle Lovett Self -
Ray Benson Self - Butch Hancock Self
-
Terry Lickona Self - Mike Williams Self
- Judie Gumm Self
- Dan McCrimmon Self
- Darcie Fromholz Self
- Janey Lake Self
- Larry Watkins Self
- Felicity Fromholz Self
Trailers & Videos
Make it a double feature
2h 54m together
The Man with the Big Hat
Thriller 40
A close match in mood and era.
