Heaven Stood Still: The Incarnations of Willy DeVille

Heaven Stood Still: The Incarnations of Willy DeVille is a music documentary that explores the life and artistic output of an American singer and songwriter. The film focuses on his unique position within traditional American music across the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, highlighting a career that received limited recognition during his lifetime and after his death.

Directed by Larry Locke, the production features archival footage of Willy DeVille and Jack Nitzsche, alongside Ben E. King. The cast also includes appearances by Chris Frantz, Hal Willner, and Peter Wolf. Produced by Allison Brandin, Crispin Cloe, and Diethard Küster, the movie has a runtime of 84 minutes and was released on October 31, 2024. On TMDB, the film has a rating of 7/10 based on one vote.