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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
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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.

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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?
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