John Prine‘s death in 2020 was a tragic loss for country music fans everywhere. And to salute the songwriter, Prine’s widow Fiona Whelan Prine gathered some of country’s most accomplished musicians for a one-night celebration of her late husband’s career.
Filmed in 2022, the doc features Bonnie Raitt, Brandie Carlile, Tyler Childers, Lucinda Williams, Dwight Yoakam, Jason Isbell, and Bob Weir.
Here’s an official synopsis for “You Got Gold: A Celebration Of John Prine,” courtesy of Abramorama:
“You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine” captures a star-studded tribute to the legendary songwriter, filmed in October 2022 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. The event brought together acclaimed artists, friends, and family to share behind-the-scenes stories and perform classic songs, honoring Prine’s enduring legacy. Prine, widely celebrated as one of history’s greatest songwriters, captivated millions of fans and earned the admiration of icons such as Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Tyler Childers, Lucinda Williams, Dwight Yoakam, Jason Isbell, and Bob Weir, amongst many others, are featured in the film performing on the Ryman stage for this special celebration of his life and music.”
“You Got Gold” was shot on what would have been Prine’s 76th birthday. “In helping to create this film, my main goal was to honor that legacy in the most honest and authentic way possible,” Whelan Prine wrote. “I wanted to create an opportunity for all of us to gather in remembrance, to celebrate how he had lived his life, and to honor his singular and unique talent.”
“You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine” runs at Quad Cinema for one week starting on November 28. Watch a trailer for the film below.
