Blaze

This drama follows the life of Blaze Foley, a songwriter associated with the Texas outlaw country movement. The story is told through three different periods, focusing on his romantic relationship with Sybil Rosen, the events of his final night, and the subsequent influence of his music and death on those who knew him. The narrative portrays a musician who remained loyal to his principles despite a turbulent life.

Ethan Hawke directed the film and co-wrote the screenplay with Sybil Rosen. This was the first of two feature films Hawke has directed, preceding Wildcat. Ben Dickey stars in the title role, appearing alongside Alia Shawkat, Josh Hamilton, Lloyd Teddy Johnson Jr., Charlie Sexton, and Wyatt Russell. The production involved 82 credited cast members and 111 crew members.

Produced by Black Hangar Studios, Ansgar Media, Village Studios, and Cinetic Media, the movie was made with a budget of 1 million USD. It has received generally positive feedback, with a critics' rating of 8/10 from 94 reviews. Audience reception is slightly more moderate, with a score of 6.6/10 based on 3,900 votes on IMDb and 6.3/10 from 62 votes on TMDB.