Brian Wilson's Long Promised Road World Premiere at Tribeca

Written by: Tammy Reese

The Brian Wilson documentary “Long Promised Road” will have its world premiere at Tribeca Film Festival 2021. Directed by Brent Wilson the upcoming documentary film chronicles the life, career and legacy of Beach Boys figurehead Brian Wilson.

When Rolling Stone editor and longtime friend Jason Fine drops by the L.A. home of songwriter, producer and Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson, Fine suggests they cruise around the city he knows so well to visit old haunts and give Brian the opportunity to reflect on his life and music. They first head to Paradise Cove - photo session site for the Beach Boys’ first LP - then to Hollywood, Malibu, and the stomping grounds of hometown Hawthorne. Spontaneously “spinning” MP3s of his favorite cuts along the way, Brian delves into his childhood, his contentious relationship with dad Murray, the nine-year “prison sentence” under the “guidance” of Dr. Landy, his struggles with depression and mental illness, his love for brothers Dennis and Carl, and the many recording sessions. Weighing in are admirers and those close to him, including Al Jardine, Don Was, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John and Linda Perry. Punctuated with memorable concert, studio and interview footage and graced by the new song “Right Where I Belong,” recorded specifically for this film, this entertaining, informative, at times heart-tugging road trip provides both a first-hand, intimate look into Wilson’s storied life and further inspiration to anyone who has been touched by his music.

Premiere Screening: Tuesday June 15, 5.00pm, The Battery

Directed by: Brent Wilson Written by: Tim Headington, Theresa Steele Page, Brent Wilson Produced by: Brian Wilson, Melinda Wilson, Jason Fine Subjects: Brian Wilson, Bruce Springsteen, Sir Elton John, Linda Perry, Jim James, Nick Jonas, Gustavo Dudamel

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