Be Here to Love Me

Chronicles the fascinating and often turbulent life of Townes Van Zandt.

Cast

Townes Van Zandt

as Self (archive footage)

Willie Nelson

as Self - Musician

Kris Kristofferson

as Self - Musician

Joe Ely

as Self - Musician

Guy Clark

as Self - Musician

Donna Spence

as Self - Sister

Ann Rice

as Self - First Cousin

Luke Sharpe

as Self - High School Classmate

John Ruehl

as Self - Shattuck Classmate

Bob 'Maverick' Myrick

as Self - College Roommate

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