Bruce Springsteen - The Ties That Bind - Documentary (2015): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2015, Bruce Springsteen - The Ties That Bind - Documentary is a music film directed by Thom Zimny, running about 60 minutes.

What it’s about. The documentary focuses on the creation of The River, a thrilling double album that featured Bruce Springsteen concert 1980. Springsteen's first top 10 hit “Hungry Heart” along with such classics as “Cadillac Ranch,” “Point Blank,” “Out In The Street” and the haunting, cautionary title track. It also will include previously unreleased archival footage from the River Tour, which raised the singer-songwriter’s profile worldwide, and more than 100 recently unearthed photos of Springsteen and the E Street Band during the recording sessions. Also featured are previously unheard demos and outtakes from the 14-month recording process, including such songs as “Stray Bullet,” “Chain Lightning,” “The Time That Never Was,” “Cindy” and “Take ‘Em as They Come.”

Who’s in it. Bruce Springsteen - The Ties That Bind - Documentary stars Bruce Springsteen as Himself.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.5/10, Bruce Springsteen - The Ties That Bind - Documentary sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bruce Springsteen - The Ties That Bind - Documentary page.

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