An earnest young musician arrives in 1960s New York, creating atmospheric, melancholy tunes that change music forever.
Intimate. A late-night trip at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
Streaming on Hulu.
Of what we could confirm, nothing runs past an R: no real violence and some strong language.
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New York, early 1960s. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives in the West Village with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music.
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