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Season 1 – Willie Nelson & Family

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A four-part docuseries that delves into the unparalleled career of Willie Nelson, one of the greatest singer-songwriters and guitar players of all time.
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John Anderson Wall Street Journal 12/21/2023
Putting a figurative full nelson on an American musical monument, Oren Moverman and Thom Zimny allow a glittering roster of celebrity witnesses to testify in no uncertain terms about the musical virtues of Willie Nelson. Go to Full Review Sheri Linden The Hollywood Reporter 01/25/2023
Time well spent. Go to Full Review Joly Herman Common Sense Media 01/17/2024
Families with teens who enjoy music documentaries will dig this inspirational series the most. Don't be surprised if a deeper appreciation for the music results. Go to Full Review Sean Burns Spliced Personality 02/06/2023
So rich, funny and suffused with gentle wisdom, I wish it could have gone on all day. Go to Full Review Mary Siroky Consequence 01/27/2023
B-
Whether you’re going into the documentary an expert or completely new to Nelson and his work, the takeaway is the same — we could all do with the reminder of his favorite refrain. “Don’t be an asshole. Don’t be an asshole. Don’t be a goddamn asshole.” Go to Full Review Michael Talbot-Haynes Film Threat 01/27/2023
10/10
It's Nelson's picnic, but everyone is welcome. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Willie Nelson

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Thom Zimny

Director

Oren Moverman

Director

Keith Wortman

Executive Producer

Mark Rothbaum

Executive Producer

Eddie Vaisman

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Dec 21, 2023 Episode 1 In small-town Texas a young Willie Nelson expresses himself through songwriting before breaking through in Nashville with a gold-selling album. Details Episode 2 Aired Dec 21, 2023 Episode 2 Willie leaves for Austin, where the hippie music scene rejuvenates him; he joins Waylon Jennings, sparking a new genre of outlaw country. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 21, 2023 Episode 3 Willie's career finds momentum as the biggest touring artist in America. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 21, 2023 Episode 4 Willie's later career is marked by successes and reinventions which transcend his small-town beginnings with a legacy of volume-speaking lyrics and melodies, philanthropy, marijuana advocacy and activism for the American farmer. Details

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Willie Nelson & Family — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Thom Zimny, Oren Moverman
Executive Producer
Keith Wortman, Mark Rothbaum, Eddie Vaisman, Julia Lebedev, Thom Zimny, Oren Moverman, Leonid Lebedev, Sean M. Stuart, Annie D'Angelo, Mark Ankner
Network
Paramount+
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Documentary, Biography, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date
Dec 21, 2023