JOHN PRINE

HOW LUCKY CAN ONE MAN GET

HOW LUCKY CAN ONE MAN GET, directed by Jim Shea, is a concert documentary film featuring previously unreleased footage from John Prine's May 2010 benefit concert at his hometown high school, along with reminiscences and storytelling about his time growing up in Maywood, Illinois.

The Hello in There Foundation will share this documentary with fans in a select group of cities in 2026 and 2027. For more information and to keep up with screenings, bookmark this page.

UPCOMING SCREENINGS


VIDEOS FROM THE VAULT

The “From the Vault” Series features outtakes, songs, and scenes from the film that didn’t make the final cut. Stay tuned for additional episodes! Thanks to John Anderson for his help in creating this footage.

Episode 1: Wabash Cannonball


PREVIOUS SCREENINGS

DENVER - OCTOBER 2025

TULSA - NOVEMBER 2025

WOODSTOCK - FEBRUARY 2026

Thanks to John Anderson for his creation of the trailer for this film!

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Looking for You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine? Official movie website.