2021
TV-14
Screen Media Films
1 h 33 m

2021
TV-14
Screen Media Films
1 h 33 m

Summary Join The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson on an intimate journey through his legendary career as he reminisces with Rolling Stone editor and longtime friend, Jason Fine. Featuring a new song, "Right Where I Belong," written and performed by Wilson and Jim James (My Morning Jacket), and interviews with Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Nick Jonas, L...

Directed By: Brent Wilson

Written By: Jason Fine, Kevin Klauber, Brent Wilson

2021
TV-14
Screen Media Films
1 h 33 m

2021
TV-14
Screen Media Films
1 h 33 m

Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road

Name: Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
Genre: Documentary, Biography, History, Music
Released: 2021-11-19
Duration: 1 min 33 s
Rating: 67
Cast: Brian Wilson, Jakob Dylan, Jim James, Don Was, Elton John

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 12 Critic Reviews

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Directed By: Brent Wilson

Written By: Jason Fine, Kevin Klauber, Brent Wilson

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Generally Favorable Based on 12 Critic Reviews

67% Positive
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25% Mixed
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8% Negative
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Metascore

Generally Favorable Based on 12 Critic Reviews

67% Positive
8 Reviews

25% Mixed
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8% Negative
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Movie Nation

Nov 16, 2021

Long Promised Road, taking its title from a lesser-known tune by the band, is a celebration of the glorious third act of a performer whose struggles became legend, whose victimhood became notorious and whose “genius” no longer requires quotation marks.

By Roger Moore FULL REVIEW

The Film Stage

Jun 22, 2021

This feels like the final public statement from Wilson: he’s only here to vibe, cry, and spend time with his family. Music is part of his life as he still performs, but it’s not his highest aim anymore. Love and mercy is what Brian needs in his twilight years, and it seems like he has it. May his heart be full of spring.

By Joshua Encinias FULL REVIEW

Variety

Jun 18, 2021

Even if you think you know it all, “Long Promised Road” is an affectionate and satisfying movie, sentimental at times but often stirringly insightful, a collection of pinpoint testimonials to Wilson’s artistry by such authoritative fans as Springsteen and Elton John, and a movie that lets the enchanting qualities of Wilson’s music cascade over you.

By Owen Gleiberman FULL REVIEW

The Playlist

Jun 18, 2021

While occasionally dipping into adulation, especially when Fine gently probes Wilson to speak about some aspect of his life, the film is an excellent primer for deeper dives into Wilson’s life and a lighthearted hang with a musical legend.

By Christian Gallichio FULL REVIEW

TheWrap

Jun 18, 2021

It effectively makes the case for the startling musical genius of Brian Wilson, using celebrity testimony and musical examples to paint a clear portrait of the troubled songwriter, producer and singer as a protean pop creator. And the frustrating thing about “Long Promised Road” is that it makes that case and then keeps making it for an hour and a half.

By Steve Pond FULL REVIEW

The Telegraph

Jan 21, 2022

Long Promised Road doesn’t really bring us any closer to comprehending the inner workings of Brian Wilson’s extraordinary mind, but it might just remind us that there is a real suffering human being behind the musical magic.

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Little White Lies

Jan 21, 2022

We may never fully know who Brian Wilson is, but in his resistance of that knowing, we gain clarity on a crucial plank of his latter-day persona.

By Charles Bramesco FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Ley Line Entertainment

Release Date Nov 19, 2021

Duration 1 h 33 m

Rating TV-14

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Website https://screenmediafilms.net/film/3370/Brian-Wilson-Long-Promised-Road

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Awards

Hollywood Music In Media Awards (HMMA)

• 2 Nominations

Nashville Film Festival

• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

Iowa Motion Picture Awards (IMPA)

• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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Brian Wilson

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Jakob Dylan

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Jim James

Self

Don Was

Self - Producer & Musician

Elton John

Self

Bruce Springsteen

Self

Linda Perry

Self - Producer & Songwriter

Taylor Hawkins

Self

Jason Fine

Self - Journalist & Friend

Al Jardine

Self

Nick Jonas

Self

Gustavo Dudamel

Self

Bob Gaudio

Self - The Four Seasons

Mark Linett

Self - Engineer and Mixer, SMILE

Probyn Gregory

Self - The Brian Wilson Band

Steven Page

Self

Darian Sahanaja

Self - The Brian Wilson Band

Andy Paley

Self - Post-Landy Collaborator

Blondie Chaplin

Self - The Brian Wilson Band

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