John Horne, an entertainment correspondent and 1A Movie Club VP, joins musician and author Warren Zanes, who wrote the book behind the film, along with Pitchfork critic Sadie Sartini-Garner. They dive into Bruce Springsteen's darker phase in the early '80s and the making of the biopic. Zanes reflects on Springsteen’s introspection and familial trauma, while Horne discusses the film’s focus on songwriting over spectacle. Sartini-Garner praises its authenticity, contrasting it with typical musician biopics, and the panel highlights audience engagement with themes of mental health and vulnerability.
