Blaze (2018 film)

Blaze
Theatrical release poster
Directed byEthan Hawke
Screenplay by
  • Ethan Hawke
  • Sybil Rosen
Based onLiving in the Woods in a Tree: Remembering Blaze Foley
by Sybil Rosen
Produced by
Starring
CinematographySteve Cosens
Edited byJason Gourson
Distributed byIFC Films
Release dates
  • January 21, 2018 (2018-01-21) (Sundance)
  • August 17, 2018 (2018-08-17) (United States)
Running time
127 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$680,058[2]

Blaze is a 2018 American biographical drama film directed by Ethan Hawke based on the life of country musician Blaze Foley. The screenplay by Hawke and Sybil Rosen was adapted from the memoir Living in the Woods in a Tree: Remembering Blaze Foley by Rosen. It stars musician Ben Dickey as Foley.[3][4] The film premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival[5] and was released in the United States on August 17, 2018, by IFC Films.

This was Kris Kristofferson’s final film appearance before his retirement and death.

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  2. ^ "Blaze (2018)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
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  4. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (January 18, 2017). "Ethan Hawke Helming C&W Tale 'Blaze' With Newcomer Ben Dickey". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 22, 2017.
  5. ^ Debruge, Peter (November 29, 2017). "Sundance Film Festival Unveils Full 2018 Features Lineup". Variety. Retrieved November 29, 2017.