A Song For You: The Austin City Limits Story

“A Song for You: Austin City Limits Story” is a heartfelt and captivating documentary that celebrates the iconic legacy of Austin City Limits (ACL), the longest-running music  show in American television history.

Through a rich blend of archival footage, interviews, and performances, Maitland explores ACL’s transformative role in the world of live music television. The documentary delves deep into the history of the show, from its humble beginnings in the 1970s to its evolution into a global institution, offering an intimate look at the music that has shaped generations. From Willie Nelson to Wilco, Ray Charles to Radiohead, the film highlights Austin City Limits iconic position in the musical landscape in hosting legendary artists and cementing the city of Austin as the “live music capital of the world”.

CREDITS

DIRECTED AND PRODUCED BY: Keith Maitland 

PRODUCERS: Megan Gilbride and Susan Thomson

EDITOR: Austin Reedy  

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Tom Gimbel and Terry Lickona 

COORDINATING PRODUCER: Hillary Pierce 

 COLORIST: Parke Gregg  

SOUND DESIGN: Lyman Hardy III

POST PRODUCTION: Stuck On On 

Nashville Film Festival (2016) - Nominee Grand Jury Prize 

Houston Film Critics Society Awards (2017) - Nominee Texas Independent Film Award

AWARDS

Keith Mailand’s at the Dallas International Film Festival for A Song For You

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