Event Information

2026 Nashville Film Festival
The Man with the Big Hat Screening + Q and A
Directed by Austin Sayre

An unsung pioneer of 1970s Texas Progressive Country, Steven Fromholz had a knack for snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. Revered by legends like Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett and John Denver, he remained commercially unknown. He sought redemption on the Rio Grande as a river guide until a debilitating stroke erased his musical memory, stripping Fromholz of his artistic identity.

This intimate and impressionistic portrayal, bolstered by newly discovered archives as well as never-before-heard recordings, unveils the evolution of Fromholz, and reshapes the notion of success and artistic fortitude.

Includes post-screening discussion with Director Austin Sayre, Executive Producer Brian Easley, and Producer Stephanie Moore.

This documentary held its world premiere at SXSW. 2026, U.S., 89 minutes. Recommended for 13+.

www.themanwiththebighatfilm.com

Price: General Admission: USD 18.00

Category: Arts | Visual Arts | Film / Cinema

Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Venue details: Regal Green Hills, 3815 Green Hills Village Drive, Nashville, Tennessee, 37215, United States