Behind the Curtain: Bruce Springsteen's Journey through 'Road Diary'

The documentary 'Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band' gives fans an intimate look at the band’s creative process amid their world tour. Directed by Thom Zimny, the film also touches on Springsteen's reflections on age and mortality, and features revelations about bandmate Patti Scialfa's health.

This week saw the premiere of 'Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band' in Toronto, offering fans an intimate look at the band's creative journey during their world tour, which faced interruptions due to health issues surrounding the nearly 75-year-old rock icon.

Directed by Thom Zimny and narrated by Springsteen, the documentary delves into conversations and the band's camaraderie reflected in their music. It also touches upon themes like age and mortality, with Springsteen's wife and bandmate Patti Scialfa revealing her multiple myeloma diagnosis. 'It's not just another genre film; it's a deep dive into Bruce's world,' said longtime manager Jon Landau.

The film juxtaposes rare, youthful images of the band with present-day challenges like their first tour in six years. Despite health setbacks, including Springsteen's peptic ulcer, the tour is set to continue until July 2025. The new documentary, distributed by Disney, marks yet another collaboration between Springsteen and Zimny, who has directed over a dozen films and 40 music videos for 'The Boss.'

(With inputs from agencies.)