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In search of an artistic path, aspiring singer/songwriter Avery Hellman (ISMAY) embarks on a road trip across the southern United States collecting the stories of poetic influence that forged the journey to stardom of legendary, 3-time Grammy winner, Lucinda Williams. The film highlights the discovery of never-before-heard recordings from Lucinda's early years and showcases interviews with Charlie Sexton, Buddy Miller, Mary Gauthier, Max and Josh Baca, John Grimaudo, Wolf Stephenson, Ray Kennedy and ultimately Lucinda Williams herself. Weaving conversations with archival footage, the film offers a unique visual perspective to the profound impact Williams has on music and how her voice continues to resonate today. “Finding Lucinda” is a mesmerizing exploration of artistry and the power of music…beckoning audiences to embrace their own creative pursuits and find solace on the road of self-discovery.
- Year2025
- Runtime66 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereTennessee Premiere
- GenreDocumentary
- DirectorJoel Fendelman
- ScreenwriterAvery Hellman, Joel Fendelman
- ProducerLiz McBee
- Executive ProducerMarco Hellman, Avery Hellman, Alan Berg
- Co-ProducerChuck Prophet
- CastIsmay, Lucinda Williams, Charlie Sexton, Buddy Miller, John Grimaudo, Los Texmaniacs, Mary Gauthier, Wolf Stephenson, Ray Kennedy
- CinematographerRose Bush
- EditorSiobhan Dunne, Joel Fendelman
- Production Designn/a
- ComposerIsmay
- Sound DesignSiobhan Dunne, Joel Fendelman
- MusicIsmay, Lucinda Williams and Music Supervisor is Jonathan McHugh
In search of an artistic path, aspiring singer/songwriter Avery Hellman (ISMAY) embarks on a road trip across the southern United States collecting the stories of poetic influence that forged the journey to stardom of legendary, 3-time Grammy winner, Lucinda Williams. The film highlights the discovery of never-before-heard recordings from Lucinda's early years and showcases interviews with Charlie Sexton, Buddy Miller, Mary Gauthier, Max and Josh Baca, John Grimaudo, Wolf Stephenson, Ray Kennedy and ultimately Lucinda Williams herself. Weaving conversations with archival footage, the film offers a unique visual perspective to the profound impact Williams has on music and how her voice continues to resonate today. “Finding Lucinda” is a mesmerizing exploration of artistry and the power of music…beckoning audiences to embrace their own creative pursuits and find solace on the road of self-discovery.
- Year2025
- Runtime66 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereTennessee Premiere
- GenreDocumentary
- DirectorJoel Fendelman
- ScreenwriterAvery Hellman, Joel Fendelman
- ProducerLiz McBee
- Executive ProducerMarco Hellman, Avery Hellman, Alan Berg
- Co-ProducerChuck Prophet
- CastIsmay, Lucinda Williams, Charlie Sexton, Buddy Miller, John Grimaudo, Los Texmaniacs, Mary Gauthier, Wolf Stephenson, Ray Kennedy
- CinematographerRose Bush
- EditorSiobhan Dunne, Joel Fendelman
- Production Designn/a
- ComposerIsmay
- Sound DesignSiobhan Dunne, Joel Fendelman
- MusicIsmay, Lucinda Williams and Music Supervisor is Jonathan McHugh