Western Stars

Western Stars

PG 2019 · 83 min · ★ 7.0 · Music, Documentary

The incomparable Bruce Springsteen performs his critically acclaimed latest album and muses on life, rock, and the American dream, in this intimate and personal concert film co-directed by Thom Zimny and Springsteen himself.

Directed by Thom Zimny

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