Ron Sexsmith records his album Long Player Late Bloomer with producer Bob Rock while facing obstacles in the quest for mainstream success.
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Ron Sexsmith records his album Long Player Late Bloomer with producer Bob Rock while facing obstacles in the quest for mainstream success.
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Synopsis
Ron Sexsmith records his album Long Player Late Bloomer with producer Bob Rock, known for his work with Metallica and Bon Jovi. The film follows Sexsmith as he seeks to broaden his audience and achieve mainstream success. It captures his songwriting process, revealing the pressures and challenges he faces in the music industry. Interviews with artists like Elvis Costello and Leslie Feist provide additional context. Love Shines premiered at the 2010 Vancouver International Film Festival and aired on BBC Four and HBO Canada in 2011.
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Why Watch
- Meet Ron Sexsmith and his music journey
- See interviews with Elvis Costello and Steve Earle
- Follow the making of Long Player Late Bloomer
Did You Know
- Love Shines was nominated for three Canadian Screen Awards in 2013.
- The film had its world premiere at the 2010 Vancouver International Film Festival.
- It won audience awards at SXSW 2011 and the 2011 Maui Film Festival.
- The documentary debuted on BBC Four in March 2011 and HBO Canada in May 2011.
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Who directed the documentary Love Shines?
Love Shines was directed by Douglas Arrowsmith.
What year was Love Shines released?
Love Shines was released in 2010.
Which awards was Love Shines nominated for?
Love Shines was nominated for three Canadian Screen Awards in 2013.
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