Music ·Documentary · 2010 · 1h 25m

The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town

The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town poster
Director
Thom Zimny
Cast
Bruce Springsteen as Self Mike Appel as Self - Manager 1972-1977 Roy Bittan as Self - The E street band Clarence Clemons as Self - The E street band Obie Dziedzic as Self (archive footage) Danny Federici as Self - The E street band
Crew
William Rexer — Director of Photography Thom Zimny — Editor Thom Zimny — Producer
Synopsis

The ninety-minute film combines never-before-seen footage of Springsteen and the E Street Band shot between 1976 and 1978—including home rehearsals and studio sessions — with new interviews with Springsteen, E Street Band members, manager Jon Landau, former-manager Mike Appel, and others closely involved in the making of the record.

Mood & Themes
recording studiorock musicmusic documentaryrock musiciansbruce springsteenmaking of an album
Key Collaborators
Thom Zimny Director William Rexer Director of Photography Thom Zimny Editor Thom Zimny Producer
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