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Bruce Springsteen's THE PROMISE: THE MAKING OF DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN documentary is here on DVD. The award-winning film is accompanied by bonus features "Songs from the Promise," a five-song concert event filmed in Asbury Park, NJ, and "A Conversation with His Fans," an intimate question-and answer session. THE PROMISE: THE MAKING OF DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN was directed by Grammy and Emmy Award winning filmmaker Thom Zimny. The film premiered on HBO and received a rapturous critical response around the world, including screenings at the Toronto International Film Festival, the BFI London Film Festival, and the International Rome Film Festival. The Los Angeles Times gave THE PROMISE five stars, while Variety called it "thrilling... a vivid portrait." the ninety-minute documentary 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 and others closely involved in the making of the record.