Willy Vlautin - Little Joe

'Little Joe' by Willy Vlautin. Cinematography by Brad Beenders. Edited by Zach Jones. Music by Willy Vlautin and Paul Brainard. A specially made commission for the 2021 Gordon Burn Prize as part of the Durham Book Festival, a Durham County Council event produced by New Writing North.

[@myladyshousetenmilesahead1166]

A story full of humanity, as usual. Great to hear your voice Willy. Thanks. Guillaume

[@richhastings2908]

My favorite thing about Willy's writing is his Character development. His books, as well as his lyrics always bring characters to life for me.

[@barbroolgerfeldt7757]

Love it,Barbro from Sweden

[@scottraybecker7003]

Little Joe soars !!!

[@axeloberg9596]

Awesome story. So so good. Id say more, but it would just sound silly after the gravity of this masterpiece.

[@leeinoregon1326]

That was beautiful. Thanks Willy!

[@jimcondon762]

What a fantastic reading. ❤️

[@tynebar]

Wonderful

[@tonymaddison]

Beautiful!

[@kevinstacey5687]

I can't get over how good this is

[@worriedsongs3500]

Wake up, Ray! Beautiful stuff as ever...

[@rick0deckard]

Brilliant on all levels.

[@daviddondero1053]

I love this

[@derekoneill7217]

This is beautiful

[@jamesgeorge2299]

Maybe a good few of us have our own Little Joes out there somewhere.

[@sebastianweidenbach8792]

Great !

[@Cookerylessons]

Enjoyed the story but not sure that it mirrors Slim's descent in the song. Not that it needs to of course but, I think I prefer that he had an okay life rather than the Slim who needed a cup of coffee in a bad way and wanted to get out of a town that's got nothing it's clear.