Overview

• Following the New York Film Festival Spotlight Gala screening, Bruce Springsteen performed “Land of Hope and Dreams” solo and urged audiences to reject fear, divisiveness and government censorship, calling America “worth fighting for.”
• On stage he thanked Jeremy Allen White for his portrayal—joking he played a “much better‑looking” Bruce—and acknowledged co-stars Jeremy Strong, Stephen Graham, Odessa Young and Gaby Hoffmann.
• Directed by Scott Cooper and adapted from Warren Zanes’ book, the film focuses on the creation of 1982’s Nebraska, portraying Springsteen’s creative process, mental-health struggles and family relationships.
• After its Telluride premiere, NYFF appearances boosted the rollout as 20th Century Studios put tickets on sale, debuted a 30‑second TV spot, released a behind‑the‑scenes featurette and unveiled premium-format posters.
• Festival reviews praise White’s transformative performance while debating the vocal authenticity and some conventional biopic beats, and a newly shared scene shows him performing “Born to Run” in character.