Bruce Springsteen says there’s still hope for the United States: “That’s an America worth fighting for”
The iconic singer is the subject of a new biopic, covering his rise from the American heartlands to global celebrity.
Bruce Springsteen is one of the most beloved American musicians of the last half-century, a prolific singer-songwriter with a reputation for high-energy performances.
Throughout his career ‘The Boss’ has never been afraid to give his take on society and politics, notably drawing the ire of President Donald Trump. Springsteen is the subject of a new biopic film of his life and he appeared on The Jimmy Kimmel Show this week, alongside star Jeremy Allen White, to talk about the new film.
Towards the end of the interview, Springsteen was asked for his thoughts on the state of the country. His answer was powerful.
“Fifty years, I’ve been kind of a musical ambassador for America around the world,” the 76-year-old said. “I have this song, ‘Land of Hope and Dreams,’ which is kind of a prayer to the country, and we play it every night.
“I know for a fact that that’s how many people around the world still see our country. Not as a land of fear, not as a divisiveness, not of government censorship, not of hatred. And I basically believe that that’s an America that’s worth fighting for.”
The new biopic is entitled Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere and it could be one of the most talked about films this fall. Directed by Scott Cooper and based on Warren Zanes’ book The Making of Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska, the movie focuses on the creation of Springsteen’s haunting 1982 album Nebraska. Written and recorded on a basic 4-track recorder in his New Jersey bedroom, the record became a landmark in American rock for its raw honest.
White, best known for his work on The Bear, takes on the role of Springsteen during this pivotal period of personal battles and family tensions. Jeremy Strong appears as longtime manager Jon Landau, with Stephen Graham and Gaby Hoffmann portraying Springsteen’s parents.
Springsteen gave his blessing to the project and even visited the set, though he chose to step back during the most emotionally charged scenes. The film is set to open in U.S. theaters on October 24, 2025.
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