Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind - Official Trailer

Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind – Official Trailer

Cast & Crew

Cast

Gordon Lightfoot Self

Kim Lightfoot Self

Bernie Fiedler Self

Sylvia Tyson Self

Ian Tyson Self

Bernie Finkelstein Self

Ronnie Hawkins Self

Randy Bachman Self

Burton Cummings Self

Anne Murray Self

Brian Good Self

The Good Brothers Self

Sarah McLachlan Self

Alec Baldwin Self

Steve Earle Self

Murray McLauchlan Self

Geddy Lee Self

Nicholas Jennings Self

Lenny Waronker Self

Bruce Good Self

Tom Cochrane Self

Alex Lifeson Self

Carter Lancaster Self

Rick Haynes Self

Barry Keane Self

Greg Graffin Self

Crew

Martha Kehoe director

Joan Tosoni director

Martha Kehoe writer

Joan Tosoni writer

Alex Shuper editor

The prolific life, talents, and legacy of Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot helped to change the world's view of Canada's culture and arts. His array of songs celebrated the nation while also connecting on a personal level with listeners. Lightfoot’s rise from church choirs to coffee houses to stardom is detailed in this documentary. It is pieced together by interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and archive footage, emphasizing Lightfoot's legacy.

The documentary explores both his personal struggles and his impact on the world through his acclaimed works. His development from the 60s to the 70s shows Lightfoot's adaptability and growth while depicting the process of creating an innovative singer-songwriter. The documentary has been nominated for the Best Feature Length Film at the Canadian Screen Awards in 2020 and recognized for its profound telling of the Canadian legend's story.