Neil Young: Heart of Gold

Name: Neil Young: Heart of Gold
Director: Jonathan Demme
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 2006-01-01
Duration: 99 min
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Neil Young, Emmylou Harris, Ben Keith, Spooner Oldham, Rick Rosas

2006Dir. Jonathan Demme1h 39m

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Runtime1h 39m

Released2006

Box office$2.2M

DirectorJonathan Demme

About This Movie

Neil Young: Heart of Gold is this intimate peek into the creative process of one of music's legends, directed by Jonathan Demme. The film captures Young's raw, unfiltered performances alongside traditional country folk vibes that feel both nostalgic and fresh. The pacing is reflective, almost meditative, allowing you to soak in the atmosphere of the Ryman Auditorium, a venue steeped in musical history. There’s this deeper theme of vulnerability woven throughout, especially considering Young's health scare. The practical effects are minimal but effective, focusing on the emotion of the live performance. It’s a showcase not just of songs, but of a man confronting mortality through his art, and that adds a layer of poignancy that resonates deeply.

Directed by Jonathan Demme, known for his documentaries.Features live performances of tracks from 'Prairie Wind'.The film's tone is both reflective and emotionally charged.