Thom Zimny

Directing

Thom Zimny

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Directing

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Thom Zimny is an American motion picture editor. He is an editor for the first, second, & third seasons of The Wire. He has been active since 1991 and has also directed the films Wings for Wheels: The Making of 'Born to Run' (2005), The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town (2010), and Bruce Springsteen: A Conversation with His Fans (2011).

Known for

Western Stars poster
7.0

The incomparable Bruce Springsteen performs his critically acclaimed latest album and muses on life, rock, and the American dream, in this intimate and personal concert film co-directed by Thom Zimny and Springsteen himself.

Western Stars

2019

Sly poster
7.2

His love of film began as an escape from a rocky childhood. From underdog to Hollywood legend, Sylvester Stallone tells his story in this documentary.

Sly

2023

Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band poster
7.7

This documentary opens a new door to Springsteen's creative process for fans around the world, sharing fly-on-the-wall footage of band rehearsals and special moments backstage — as well as hearing from Springsteen himself.

Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band

2024

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour (Philadelphia Freedom Cut): Part Two poster
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Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band have released the second part of their Philadelphia Freedom Cut project, sharing official video of the next seven songs from their Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour finale: “The Promised Land,” “Two Hearts,” “Hungry Heart,” “Youngstown,” “Murder Incorporated,” “American Skin (41 Shots)” and “Long Walk Home.”

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour (Philadelphia Freedom Cut): Part Two

2026

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour (Philadelphia Freedom Cut): Part One poster
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The first seven songs of Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band’s Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour's Philadelphia finale. With that May 30 show filmed in its entirety, and planned for release in four parts this year, “Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour (Philadelphia Freedom Cut)” features performances of “Born in the U.S.A.,” “Death to My Hometown,” “No Surrender” and “Darkness on the Edge of Town,” alongside covers of the Motown classic “War” (written by Barrett Strong and Norman Whitfield) and The Clash’s “Clampdown.”

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour (Philadelphia Freedom Cut): Part One

2026

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour (Philadelphia Freedom Cut): Part Three poster
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Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band have released the third part of their Philadelphia Freedom Cut project, sharing official video of the next eight songs from their Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour finale: “House of a Thousand Guitars," "My City of Ruins," "Because the Night," "Wrecking Ball," "The Rising," "The Ghost of Tom Joad," "Badlands" and "Land of Hope and Dreams."

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour (Philadelphia Freedom Cut): Part Three

2026

Behind the camera

Western Stars poster
7.0

The incomparable Bruce Springsteen performs his critically acclaimed latest album and muses on life, rock, and the American dream, in this intimate and personal concert film co-directed by Thom Zimny and Springsteen himself.

Western Stars

2019

Western Stars poster
7.0

The incomparable Bruce Springsteen performs his critically acclaimed latest album and muses on life, rock, and the American dream, in this intimate and personal concert film co-directed by Thom Zimny and Springsteen himself.

Western Stars

2019

Sly poster
7.2

His love of film began as an escape from a rocky childhood. From underdog to Hollywood legend, Sylvester Stallone tells his story in this documentary.

Sly

2023

Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band poster
7.7

This documentary opens a new door to Springsteen's creative process for fans around the world, sharing fly-on-the-wall footage of band rehearsals and special moments backstage — as well as hearing from Springsteen himself.

Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band

2024

Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band poster
7.7

This documentary opens a new door to Springsteen's creative process for fans around the world, sharing fly-on-the-wall footage of band rehearsals and special moments backstage — as well as hearing from Springsteen himself.

Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band

2024

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour (Philadelphia Freedom Cut): Part Two poster
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Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band have released the second part of their Philadelphia Freedom Cut project, sharing official video of the next seven songs from their Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour finale: “The Promised Land,” “Two Hearts,” “Hungry Heart,” “Youngstown,” “Murder Incorporated,” “American Skin (41 Shots)” and “Long Walk Home.”

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour (Philadelphia Freedom Cut): Part Two

2026

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour (Philadelphia Freedom Cut): Part Two poster
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Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band have released the second part of their Philadelphia Freedom Cut project, sharing official video of the next seven songs from their Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour finale: “The Promised Land,” “Two Hearts,” “Hungry Heart,” “Youngstown,” “Murder Incorporated,” “American Skin (41 Shots)” and “Long Walk Home.”

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour (Philadelphia Freedom Cut): Part Two

2026

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour (Philadelphia Freedom Cut): Part One poster
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The first seven songs of Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band’s Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour's Philadelphia finale. With that May 30 show filmed in its entirety, and planned for release in four parts this year, “Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour (Philadelphia Freedom Cut)” features performances of “Born in the U.S.A.,” “Death to My Hometown,” “No Surrender” and “Darkness on the Edge of Town,” alongside covers of the Motown classic “War” (written by Barrett Strong and Norman Whitfield) and The Clash’s “Clampdown.”

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour (Philadelphia Freedom Cut): Part One

2026

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour (Philadelphia Freedom Cut): Part One poster
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The first seven songs of Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band’s Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour's Philadelphia finale. With that May 30 show filmed in its entirety, and planned for release in four parts this year, “Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour (Philadelphia Freedom Cut)” features performances of “Born in the U.S.A.,” “Death to My Hometown,” “No Surrender” and “Darkness on the Edge of Town,” alongside covers of the Motown classic “War” (written by Barrett Strong and Norman Whitfield) and The Clash’s “Clampdown.”

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour (Philadelphia Freedom Cut): Part One

2026

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour (Philadelphia Freedom Cut): Part Three poster
NR

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band have released the third part of their Philadelphia Freedom Cut project, sharing official video of the next eight songs from their Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour finale: “House of a Thousand Guitars," "My City of Ruins," "Because the Night," "Wrecking Ball," "The Rising," "The Ghost of Tom Joad," "Badlands" and "Land of Hope and Dreams."

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour (Philadelphia Freedom Cut): Part Three

2026

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour (Philadelphia Freedom Cut): Part Three poster
NR

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band have released the third part of their Philadelphia Freedom Cut project, sharing official video of the next eight songs from their Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour finale: “House of a Thousand Guitars," "My City of Ruins," "Because the Night," "Wrecking Ball," "The Rising," "The Ghost of Tom Joad," "Badlands" and "Land of Hope and Dreams."

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour (Philadelphia Freedom Cut): Part Three

2026

Bruce Springsteen's Letter to You poster
6.9

A tribute to The E Street Band, rock 'n' roll, and the way music has shaped Bruce Springsteen's life, this documentary captures Bruce reflecting on love and loss while recording with his full band for the first time since Born in the U.S.A.

Bruce Springsteen's Letter to You

2020

Bruce Springsteen's Letter to You poster
6.9

A tribute to The E Street Band, rock 'n' roll, and the way music has shaped Bruce Springsteen's life, this documentary captures Bruce reflecting on love and loss while recording with his full band for the first time since Born in the U.S.A.

Bruce Springsteen's Letter to You

2020

Bruce Springsteen: Nebraska Live poster
7.2

Bruce Springsteen performs the songs from his 1982 album “Nebraska” for the first time ever in its entirety in an intimate soundstage setting. Shot in moody black-and-white, the film is directed by Springsteen’s longtime filmic collaborator Thom Zimny.

Bruce Springsteen: Nebraska Live

2025

Bruce Springsteen: Nebraska Live poster
7.2

Bruce Springsteen performs the songs from his 1982 album “Nebraska” for the first time ever in its entirety in an intimate soundstage setting. Shot in moody black-and-white, the film is directed by Springsteen’s longtime filmic collaborator Thom Zimny.

Bruce Springsteen: Nebraska Live

2025

The Beach Boys poster
6.7

A celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music, and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations and generations to come.

The Beach Boys

2024

The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town poster
6.8

The ninety-minute film combines never-before-seen footage of Springsteen and the E Street Band shot between 1976 and 1978—including home rehearsals and studio sessions — with new interviews with Springsteen, E Street Band members, manager Jon Landau, former-manager Mike Appel, and others closely involved in the making of the record.

The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town

2010

The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town poster
6.8

The ninety-minute film combines never-before-seen footage of Springsteen and the E Street Band shot between 1976 and 1978—including home rehearsals and studio sessions — with new interviews with Springsteen, E Street Band members, manager Jon Landau, former-manager Mike Appel, and others closely involved in the making of the record.

The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town

2010

Bruce Springsteen - Thrill Hill Vault - The River Tour 1980 poster
6.0

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band in concert delivering a raucous celebration of rock 'n' roll on The River tour of 1980. Filmed on November 5 at the former ASU Activity Center (now Wells Fargo Arena) in Tempe, part of metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, in front of an enthusiastic 10,000-strong audience. Starting with the album's meditative title track, the concert opens up into a celebratory stomp culminating in that E Street Band staple Jungleland, and taking in rock 'n' roll anthems from The River including Hungry Heart, Cadillac Ranch and You Can Look (But You'd Better Not Touch).

Bruce Springsteen - Thrill Hill Vault - The River Tour 1980

2015

Bruce Springsteen - Thrill Hill Vault - The River Tour 1980 poster
6.0

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band in concert delivering a raucous celebration of rock 'n' roll on The River tour of 1980. Filmed on November 5 at the former ASU Activity Center (now Wells Fargo Arena) in Tempe, part of metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, in front of an enthusiastic 10,000-strong audience. Starting with the album's meditative title track, the concert opens up into a celebratory stomp culminating in that E Street Band staple Jungleland, and taking in rock 'n' roll anthems from The River including Hungry Heart, Cadillac Ranch and You Can Look (But You'd Better Not Touch).

Bruce Springsteen - Thrill Hill Vault - The River Tour 1980

2015

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Filmed before an audience of approximately sixty fans, «Songs From The Promise» was directed and edited by Grammy- and Emmy-winning filmmaker Thom Zimny and mixed by Emmy-winner Bob Clearmountain. The concert features the world premiere E Street Band performances of four tracks from ‘The Promise,’ plus «Blue Christmas.»

Songs from The Promise

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The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash poster
7.3

Johnny Cash stands among the giants of 20th century American life. But his story remains tangled in mystery and myth. This documentary brings Cash the man out from behind the legend.

The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash

2019

Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band - Live in Barcelona poster
7.5

On October 16, 2002, two months into his world tour in support of The Rising, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band took the stage of the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona, Spain, to create the kind of soul-stirring concert experience that transforms Springsteen neophytes and fans alike into true believers.

Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band - Live in Barcelona

2002

Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band: London Calling Live in Hyde Park poster
6.7

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band's London Calling: Live In Hyde Park concert film is of the Boss and his band's performance at London's Hard Rock Calling Festival on June 28, 2009 in HD. The film documents 27 tracks of live Springsteen that begin in daylight and progress through a gorgeous sunset into night. The set list spans from the Born To Run era to Working On a Dream and includes rare covers such as The Clash's "London Calling", Jimmy Cliff's "Trapped", The Young Rascals' "Good Lovin'", and Eddie Floyd's "Raise Your Hand". Springsteen also performs fan favorite "Hard Times (Come Again No More)". Brian Fallon from The Gaslight Anthem joins the band as a guest vocalist on Springsteen's own "No Surrender".

Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band: London Calling Live in Hyde Park

2009

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Bruce discusses the music of Darkness on the Edge of Town and his new album The Promise, in this special broadcast hosted by music critic Dave Marsh. Fan questions are intercut with highlights from the box set, The Promise documentary, the Paramount Theater concert, the 2010 Songs From The Promise concert and rare archival footage from 1978.

Bruce Springsteen: A Conversation with His Fans

2011

Springsteen on Broadway poster
7.9

Bruce Springsteen shares personal stories from his life and acoustic versions of some of his best-known songs in an intimate one-man show.

Springsteen on Broadway

2018

Springsteen on Broadway poster
7.9

Bruce Springsteen shares personal stories from his life and acoustic versions of some of his best-known songs in an intimate one-man show.

Springsteen on Broadway

2018

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band - Born in the U.S.A. Tour - Live in London 2013 poster
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Born in the U.S.A. Live: London 2013 is a limited edition DVD of a live full album performance of Born in the U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band and was recorded at the Hard Rock Calling festival in London, England, at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on June 30, 2013. Track list "Born in the U.S.A." "Cover Me" "Darlington County" "Working on the Highway" "Downbound Train" "I'm on Fire" "No Surrender" "Bobby Jean" "I'm Goin' Down" "Glory Days" "Dancing in the Dark" "My Hometown"

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band - Born in the U.S.A. Tour - Live in London 2013

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Wings for Wheels: The Making of 'Born to Run' poster
8.2

What can be said about Born To Run that hasn't already been said or written over the years? The album took Springsteen from punk to rock star, from rags to riches, from boy to man, educating his crowd in lessons of love, broken dreams and cars. This documentary details the making of the album and covers everything from the pressure that Springsteen was working under to produce a hit album for Columbia Records to working with the band in the studio to achieve the sound he wanted for the album. Finally the "Hype" of Springsteen that threatened to overtake the value of the album and the artist is also discussed. Featuring vintage footage and new interviews, it's a marvelous glimpse into the creation of one of the top ten albums of all time. There are also three performances from 1973 recorded in Los Angeles-"Spirit in the Night" "Wild Billy's Circus Story" and "Thundercrack".

Wings for Wheels: The Making of 'Born to Run'

2005

Wings for Wheels: The Making of 'Born to Run' poster
8.2

What can be said about Born To Run that hasn't already been said or written over the years? The album took Springsteen from punk to rock star, from rags to riches, from boy to man, educating his crowd in lessons of love, broken dreams and cars. This documentary details the making of the album and covers everything from the pressure that Springsteen was working under to produce a hit album for Columbia Records to working with the band in the studio to achieve the sound he wanted for the album. Finally the "Hype" of Springsteen that threatened to overtake the value of the album and the artist is also discussed. Featuring vintage footage and new interviews, it's a marvelous glimpse into the creation of one of the top ten albums of all time. There are also three performances from 1973 recorded in Los Angeles-"Spirit in the Night" "Wild Billy's Circus Story" and "Thundercrack".

Wings for Wheels: The Making of 'Born to Run'

2005

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: Thrill Hill Vault (1976-1978) poster
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Band rehearsals in New Jersey, footage of the 1978 "Darkness at the Edge of Town" recording sessions, and some live performance footage from a 1978 Phoenix concert.

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: Thrill Hill Vault (1976-1978)

2010

Bruce Springsteen with the Sessions Band: Live in Dublin poster
7.3

Bruce Springsteen with The Sessions Band: Live in Dublin is a 2007 video and audio offering that captures in-concert performances from the Bruce Springsteen with The Seeger Sessions Band Tour recorded in November 2006 at The Point Theatre in Dublin, Ireland. The release consists of a concert DVD, a Blu-ray Disc, and separate two-CD audio set. A "special edition" of the CD set includes the concert DVD as well. The DVD does not capture any one show in full, but rather congeals from three different shows at The Point. Selections include fan favorites from the tour, radical "folk big band" reinterpretations of the Springsteen canon, and rare songs appearing for the first time on any Springsteen release. Contrarily, a few set list regulars from the tour and shows are omitted.

Bruce Springsteen with the Sessions Band: Live in Dublin

2007

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band : Hammersmith Odeon, London '75 poster
8.2

The first performance of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band in London. Performed at the Hammersmith Odeon in 1975.

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band : Hammersmith Odeon, London '75

2005

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: The River Tour, Tempe 1980 poster
8.9

The final video component is “Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: The River Tour, Tempe 1980,” a new film produced from footage professionally filmed in 1980 using four cameras and recorded in multitrack audio. The film features 24 songs — 2 hours, 40 minutes — on 2 DVDs from Springsteen’s November 5, 1980 concert at Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ. Widely regarded as one of Springsteen’s finest performances, this intense show features early live versions of over half of ‘The River’ songs.

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: The River Tour, Tempe 1980

2015

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: The River Tour, Tempe 1980 poster
8.9

The final video component is “Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: The River Tour, Tempe 1980,” a new film produced from footage professionally filmed in 1980 using four cameras and recorded in multitrack audio. The film features 24 songs — 2 hours, 40 minutes — on 2 DVDs from Springsteen’s November 5, 1980 concert at Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ. Widely regarded as one of Springsteen’s finest performances, this intense show features early live versions of over half of ‘The River’ songs.

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: The River Tour, Tempe 1980

2015

Bruce Springsteen's High Hopes poster
3.0

Follow Bruce Springsteen during the making of his 18th studio album, 'High Hopes,' in this special. Rare behind-the-scenes footage and rehearsal segments are interspersed with exclusive E Street Band tour footage and revealing interviews with Springsteen and album collaborator Tom Morello, guitarist for Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave.

Bruce Springsteen's High Hopes

2014

Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band Houston '78 Bootleg: House Cut poster
6.3

Previously unreleased complete 3-hour concert performance from Bruce Springsteen's historic Darkness on the Edge of Town Tour filmed in Houston in 1978. This release is titled "Bootleg: House Cut" as it is the actual footage that appeared on-screen at the concert.

Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band Houston '78 Bootleg: House Cut

2010

Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band Houston '78 Bootleg: House Cut poster
6.3

Previously unreleased complete 3-hour concert performance from Bruce Springsteen's historic Darkness on the Edge of Town Tour filmed in Houston in 1978. This release is titled "Bootleg: House Cut" as it is the actual footage that appeared on-screen at the concert.

Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band Houston '78 Bootleg: House Cut

2010

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: The Legendary 1979 No Nukes Concerts poster
6.8

“The Legendary 1979 No Nukes Concerts,” a Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band film featuring ten never-before released performances from the Madison Square Garden MUSE benefit concerts, and full footage of the band’s entire setlist, will be released worldwide for the first time. Edited by Bruce’s longtime collaborator Thom Zimny from the original 16mm film alongside remixed audio from Bob Clearmountain, “The Legendary 1979 No Nukes Concerts” represent the highest quality and best recorded Bruce performances from an explosive, ascendant and rarely-filmed era of the E Street Band.A composite of two performances captured during the multi-day ‘No Nukes’ concerts, the film packs the intensity of a marathon show into a crackling 90 minute run-time.

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: The Legendary 1979 No Nukes Concerts

2021

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: The Legendary 1979 No Nukes Concerts poster
6.8

“The Legendary 1979 No Nukes Concerts,” a Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band film featuring ten never-before released performances from the Madison Square Garden MUSE benefit concerts, and full footage of the band’s entire setlist, will be released worldwide for the first time. Edited by Bruce’s longtime collaborator Thom Zimny from the original 16mm film alongside remixed audio from Bob Clearmountain, “The Legendary 1979 No Nukes Concerts” represent the highest quality and best recorded Bruce performances from an explosive, ascendant and rarely-filmed era of the E Street Band.A composite of two performances captured during the multi-day ‘No Nukes’ concerts, the film packs the intensity of a marathon show into a crackling 90 minute run-time.

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: The Legendary 1979 No Nukes Concerts

2021