Weekend rodeoing in the desert

Bruce Springsteen puts it brilliantly: "Westerm Stars is a 13-song meditation on the struggle between individual freedom and communal life.  The are two sides of the American character. One is transient, restless, solitary. But the other is collective and communal, in search of family, deep roots, and a home for the heart to reside. These two sides rub against one another always and forever in everyday American life." Never been much a fan of his music, and the film doesn't change it, but I've always appreciated Bruce Springsteen's perseverance, the assertiveness of his character.  The movie is a live concert performance of him - backed up by a band and full orchestra - singing songs from his album "Western Stars" in his own 100-year old barn. It's brilliant, shot and performed to perfection.