BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN - 'In His Own Words' Channel 4+1HD UK, December 29th 2016 DVD (JTT) BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN In His Own Words Channel 4+1HD UK Thursday December 29th 2016 23.00-00.35 Running Time: 72mins +1HD Logo SOURCE: Channel 4+1HD > Hauppauge WinTV 8 .ts file > TMPGEnc Authoring Works 5 > VIDEO_TS VIDEO: MPEG-2, PAL, 720x576, 25fps, 5297kbps AUDIO: MPEG-1 Layer 2, 48000Hz, 384kb/s Stereo Top & Chapter Selection Menus (Chapters at Ad Breaks) Capture, Editing & Authoring by JTT Channel 4 is granted exclusive access to Bruce Springsteen for a documentary revealing the man behind the music. With home video from his youth, and footage from his early years performing solo in Greenwich Village, this documentary gives a unique insight into the man as well as the musician. The documentary is produced by Lonesome Pine Productions in collaboration with Thom Zimny (Bruce’s long term videographer), and is directed by Nigel Cole. In intimate conversation Bruce explores the seminal moments that fuelled his relentless drive to become a musician and which have provided the influence for some of the most critically acclaimed and loved songs of the last 50 years. He also talks about his first foray into prose writing with his autobiography, ‘Born to Run’; a book which has been critically acclaimed around the world. The revealing film gives audiences a unique insight into the life of one of the most admired and respected musicians in the world. Bruce explores and explains his greatest influences, detailing the people and places that have inspired him and what motivates him to continue to tour and write. The programme was commissioned by Jonny Rothery, Commissioning Editor, Formats & Music at Channel 4 JTT December 30th 2016