The Free Press
Celebrate "America at 250" In Style
ForumNewslettersSign InSubscribe
Chris Christie: Bruce Springsteen Has Done It Again
“For those of you expecting the traditional rock star biopic, you will be shocked by what you see on the screen,” writes Chris Christie. (20th Century Studios)
‘Deliver Me from Nowhere,’ the Boss’s biopic, is like his best work: By being unexpected, it makes you really feel things.
By Chris Christie
10.24.25 — Culture and Ideas
No description available.
--:--
--:--
Upgrade to Listen
Produced by ElevenLabs using AI narration
231
127
READ IN APP

I want to start with a few disclaimers. I was born and raised in New Jersey. I saw my first Bruce Springsteen show on December 11, 1975, at Seton Hall University. I have been to another 170 shows in the 50 years since that night. I am not objective about Bruce. But just because I am biased doesn’t mean I am wrong.

Which brings us to the latest chapter in the career of Bruce Springsteen—the theatrical release of the new movie Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere on October 24. Bruce himself was on set almost every day. He spent a lot of time advising Jeremy Allen White, who was cast to bring his younger self to life.

Continue Reading The Free Press
To support our journalism, and unlock all of our investigative stories and provocative commentary about the world as it actually is, subscribe below.
Annual
$8.33/month
Billed as $100 yearly
Save $20!
Monthly
$10/month
Billed as $10 monthly
Already have an account?
Sign In
To read this article, sign in or subscribe
Chris Christie
Chris Christie was the 55th governor of New Jersey and served as U.S. Attorney for the district of New Jersey from 2002–2008. He is the author of multiple books including, most recently What Would Reagan Do?
Tags:
Film
Music
Comments
Join the conversation
Share your thoughts and connect with other readers by becoming a paid subscriber!
Already a paid subscriber? Sign in

No posts

For Free People.
LatestSearchAboutCareersForumShopPodcastsVideoEvents
Download the app
Download on the Google Play Store
©2026 The Free Press. All Rights Reserved.Powered by Substack.
Privacy∙Terms∙Collection notice