'Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere' to open AFI Fest
Opening night takes place October 22, just two days before the film is in theaters across the country
LOS ANGELES -- The 39th edition of AFI Fest is starting on a high note.
The festival announced that "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere" will be its opening night film.
Jeremy Allen White portrays Bruce Springsteen in 1981 and 1982 as he records his album, "Nebraska," long considered one of his most enduring works.
The 20th Century Studios film also stars Jeremy Strong, Paul Walter Hauser, Stephen Graham, Odessa Young, Gaby Hoffman, Marc Maron and David Krumholtz. It's based on the book "Deliver Me From Nowhere by Warren Zanes and is directed by Scott Cooper.
"It's a true honor to open AFI Fest with 'Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere.' AFI has always championed bold, meaningful storytelling, and I'm grateful to be part of that tradition. While Bruce's roots will forever be in New Jersey, Los Angeles played a profound role in shaping his artistic voice. I want to thank Bob Gazzale and everyone at AFI for this extraordinary privilege," said Cooper.
"AFI Fest is the stage and the screens where the world's stories come together in Hollywood," said Bob Gazzale, AFI President and CEO in a statement. "To open with 'Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere' honors the global impact of an American icon and the true artistry it takes to tell his tale."
Opening night of AFI Fest takes place October 22 and the festival will go through October 26.
"Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere" will be in theaters October 24.
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