Jimmy Carter Rock & Roll President to chart Carter's rise via music, with live performance footage of Willie Nelson, Aretha Franklin, more.
, among other artists spanning the former president’s affinity for folk, soul, jazz, gospel, and rock.
“The film accurately captures my love for all music and the important music has played in my personal life,” President Carter said of the film, which has yet to announce a distributor or release date, in a press statement. “I remain hopeful that music can serve to bring us together as a nation. [My wife] Rosalynn and I are pleased with the fine film Mary and [producer Chris Farrell] have made and thank all of those involved for telling this story.
Carter and Nelson have remained friends for decades, working together on various projects — including a“I think that was one of the reasons I won, because I did align myself with characters like these, who were admired by hundreds of millions around the world,”of his decision to associate his campaign with figures like Nelson and Bob Dylan. “I think as much as any performer who has ever lived, Willie has had an intimate and natural relationship with working people….
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