Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple

2024

2h 26m

Documentary

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10 Reviews

100%

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Fewer than 50 Ratings

Stevie Van Zandt, known as New Jersey's most famous consigliere to Bruce Springsteen and Tony Soprano, takes center stage in this feature documentary, which traces Van Zandt's career as a producer, musician, songwriter, activist, actor, and more, from the clubs of Asbury Park, N.J. to arena stadiums, to the Bada Bing Club and the Underground Garage.

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Jack Seale

Guardian

Disciple, meandering and exhausting -- but with more entertaining moments than dull ones -- is an appropriate tribute.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 29, 2024

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Richard Roeper

Chicago Sun-Times

Comprehensive, entertaining and star-studded.

Rated: 3/4

Jun 27, 2024

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Verne Gay

Newsday

A generously chronicled — in parts bloated — portrait of a rock and roll great.

Rated: 3/4

Jun 25, 2024

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Dónal Lynch

Sunday Independent (Ireland)

Van Zandt’s life is such an inspirational story of the importance of trusting your instincts and playing the hand that life dealt you. It’s impossible not to love him.

Aug 8, 2024

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Adam Sweeting

The Arts Desk

To borrow from the Grateful Dead, what a long strange trip it’s been. If Stevie Van Zandt hadn’t existed, it wouldn’t have been possible for anyone to invent him.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 5, 2024

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Ricardo De Querol

El Pais (Spain)

Everything is perfect in this documentary. Nobody speaks badly... The question remains whether Van Zandt is hiding something dark from us, or if it is true that everything could turn out well for a good guy from New Jersey. [Full review in Spanish]

Jul 12, 2024

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Steven t

Excellent bio flick.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/08/24

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David R

Great watch, was a very insightful view into his life. One critique..could have been edited to 2 hours or maybe less.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/25/24

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Brian W

Does the 3rd best guitarist from the E Street Band deserve this long of documentary? When that guitarist played a not-insignificant role in helping to get Nelson Mandela released, among many other accomplishments, then yes.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/28/24

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Bibi B

It’s unusual for a 2.5+ documentary about a single person to leave you wanting more but his is such a remarkable life that some big moments still seemed to be raced over. But the great rare footage and stunning array of interviews make it a must see!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/25/24

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Eric D

Great documentary.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/24/24

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Bill Teck

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Steven Van Zandt

Self

Bruce Springsteen

Self

Paul McCartney

Self

Eddie Vedder

Self

Bono

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Synopsis

Stevie Van Zandt, known as New Jersey's most famous consigliere to Bruce Springsteen and Tony Soprano, takes center stage in this feature documentary, which traces Van Zandt's career as a producer, musician, songwriter, activist, actor, and more, from the clubs of Asbury Park, N.J. to arena stadiums, to the Bada Bing Club and the Underground Garage.

Director: Bill Teck
Producer: Bill Teck, David Fisher, Robert Cotto
Distributor: Max
Production Co: HBO Documentary Films, Tones & Chords
Genre: Documentary, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 22, 2024
Runtime: 2h 26m

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