Glen Campbell’s ‘I’ll Be Me’ Documentary Is a Peabody Awards Finalist

Veteran country music and committed Christian Glen Campbell's documentary film Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me has been selected as one of 60 finalists for the 2015 Peabody Awards. The Peabody Awards have honored excellence in radio, television and other forms of electronic media for 75 years. Peabody Awards winners will be honored on May 21 in New York City, during a ceremony hosted by actor / writer and former Peabody recipient Keegan-Michael Key, co-star of Comedy Central's Key and Peele; the event will air as a 90-minute special on June 6 at 8PM ET on Pivot.
"It's a great way to get the message out there. [It's] definitely not what you think of when you think of a documentary about Alzheimer's," Campbell's daughter, Ashley Campbell, tells Rolling Stone Country. "I think the beauty of it is that my dad is such a personable person. He's so charismatic and funny and just real, and it really shines through in this film."
In addition to being a Peabody Awards finalist, Campbell's project has received much critical recognition: "I'm Not Gonna Miss You," Campbell's final song, from I'll Be Me, earned an Academy Award nomination and won a Grammy for Best Country Song. The film's soundtrack won a Grammy as well, and the movie itself was awarded at the Nashville Film Festival.
Director James Keach followed Campbell on his farewell tour. The film centers on Campbell's struggles with Alzheimer's disease. During the filming, Campbell was sued by a Los Angeles production company which claimed that he had broken an agreement to film a documentary with them.The film had its television premiere on CNN on June 28, 2015.
Campbell turned 80 on 22 April 2016. On this occasion, Jimmy Webb, with whom Campbell had frequently collaborated, announced he would launch a special edition of his national touring show on 3 May 2016 called "Jimmy Webb: The Glen Campbell Years," at Nashville's City Winery In honor of Campbell's 80th birthday on Friday, April 22nd, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is hosting a screening of I'll Be Me.
Tags : glen campbell glen campbel news peabody awards i'll be me glen campbell i'll be me documentary movie
Hot Trends
-
Michael Tait Accused of Watching Woman Raped During Newsboys Tour
-
CCM Artists Call for Reform Amid Allegations Against Michael Tait: “Secrecy Always Destroys”
-
Newsboys Dropped From Label Amid Michael Tait Scandal
-
TobyMac Accused of Dabbling with Satanic Occult
-
Cory Asbury Speaks Out: "Everyone Knew" About Michael Tait Allegations
-
Michael Tait Faces Additional Allegations from 6 More Men, Including Two Minors
-
Steven Curtis Chapman Remembers Daughter Maria 15 Years After Her Tragic Death
-
Chrissy Metz to Star in Upcoming Film "Faith in the Flames: The Nichole Jolly Story"
-
Christian Author Lysa Terkeurst Divorcing Husband After 'Worst Kind of Betrayal'
-
Former Mutemath Drummer Darren King Identifies Himself as a Victim of Michael Tait’s Alleged Misconduct
-
Kevin Max Explains Audio Adrenaline Departure in Open Letter (Read Here)
-
Matt Hammitt is Leaving Sanctus Real
-
Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll’s “Hard Fought Hallelujah” Officially Certified Platinum
-
The Tragic End of Kingdom Heir's Founder Steve French
-
Jimmy Swaggart in Critical Condition Following Cardiac Arrest
Most Popular
-
Michael Tait Accused of Watching Woman Raped During Newsboys Tour
-
CCM Artists Call for Reform Amid Allegations Against Michael Tait: “Secrecy Always Destroys”
-
Newsboys Dropped From Label Amid Michael Tait Scandal
-
TobyMac Accused of Dabbling with Satanic Occult
-
Cory Asbury Speaks Out: "Everyone Knew" About Michael Tait Allegations
-
Michael Tait Faces Additional Allegations from 6 More Men, Including Two Minors
-
Steven Curtis Chapman Remembers Daughter Maria 15 Years After Her Tragic Death
-
Chrissy Metz to Star in Upcoming Film "Faith in the Flames: The Nichole Jolly Story"
-
Christian Author Lysa Terkeurst Divorcing Husband After 'Worst Kind of Betrayal'
-
Former Mutemath Drummer Darren King Identifies Himself as a Victim of Michael Tait’s Alleged Misconduct
-
Kevin Max Explains Audio Adrenaline Departure in Open Letter (Read Here)
-
Matt Hammitt is Leaving Sanctus Real
-
Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll’s “Hard Fought Hallelujah” Officially Certified Platinum
-
The Tragic End of Kingdom Heir's Founder Steve French
-
Jimmy Swaggart in Critical Condition Following Cardiac Arrest