Guy Clark Biographer Tamara Saviano

“He shared things with me he didn’t share with other people”

"...Without Getting Killed or Caught, Tamara Saviano’s biography of Guy Clark, who died last May,..."

March 30, 2017 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Biographer Tamara Saviano’s Guy Clark Revelations

The dean of Texas songwriters’ final days, the forthcoming documentary on him, and more

"...songwriter's wake in Nashville, his biographer and longtime publicist Tamara Saviano loaded a tour bus with friends including Rodney..."

March 31, 2017 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Austin Music Awards Honor Bill Carter & Ruth Ellsworth Carter, and Tamara Saviano

Mike Judge and Jack Ingram also set to make appearances

"...with impactful roles on Austin Music – goes to Tamara Saviano, who embedded with songwriting legend Guy Clark for..."

Feb. 20, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Team Behind the Dean of Texas Songwriters

Tamara Saviano and Paul Whitfield explore artistic collaboration in Without Getting Killed or Caught

"...When Tamara Saviano approached the task of adapting her biography Without..."

July 23, 2021 Screens Feature by Cody Song

SXSW Interview: Without Getting Killed or Caught

Tamara Saviano on the bonds between Guy, Susanna, and Townes

"...world hasn't heard before serves as the foundation of Tamara Saviano's new documentary, Without Getting Killed or Caught, premiering..."

March 18, 2021 Screens Post by Doug Freeman

Without Getting Killed or Caught

The troubled life and haunted love of Guy Clark, the Dean of Texas songwriters

"...Directed by: Tamara Saviano and Paul Whitfield...."

July 23, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...rogue Kevin Smith), and Without Getting Killed or Caught, Tamara Saviano and Paul Whitfield's recounting of the complicated relationships..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Without Getting Killed or Caught: The Life and Music of Guy Clark

The dean of Lone Star songwriting documented at the 11th hour

"...Guy Clark passed away in May, so Tamara Saviano's much anticipated biography of the incomparable Texas songwriter..."

Nov. 4, 2016 Music Review by Doug Freeman

SXSW Film Review: Without Getting Killed or Caught

Guy Clark's life, entwined with his wife and best friend

"...The film (and codirector Tamara Saviano's 2016 Clark biography from which it is adapted)..."

March 25, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Three SXSW Documentaries Visualize SXSW Music

Somewhere you feel free

"...world hasn't heard before serves as the foundation of Tamara Saviano's new documentary, Without Getting Killed or Caught, premiering..."

March 12, 2021 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Austin Film Critics Association Announces 2021 Awards Short Lists

The Power of the Dog leads the pack with nine nominations

"...Amy Winston; and SXSW-selected Without Getting Killed or Caught, Tamara Saviano and Paul Whitfield's history of the complicated life..."

Jan. 4, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Lights Are On at AFS Cinema

After 16 months of closure, the arthouse indie cinema reopens this weekend

"...Mr. Brody, and Without Getting Killed or Caught by Tamara Saviano and Paul Whitfield, exploring the life, love, and..."

July 16, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Jury Awards Announced

The Fallout, Lily Topples the World take big wins

"...a long wait for Without Getting Killed or Caught, Tamara Saviano and Paul Whitfield’s exploration of the creative love..."

March 19, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Films and Shows at SXSW by Austin Residents and Veterans

Fill your schedule with ATX @ SXSW

"...Without Getting Killed or Caught Tamara Saviano's bio-documentary of the tragic and convoluted relationship between..."

March 5, 2021 Screens Feature

2019-20 Austin Music Awards

"...presents the Margaret Moser Women in Music Award to Tamara Saviano..."

March 12, 2020 Photo Gallery

Another Sea Change Year at the Austin Music Awards

So much so that even we don't know what to expect!

"...women in Austin music goes to author and producer Tamara Saviano. Genius animator/filmmaker Mike Judge and country star Jack..."

March 6, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...Without Getting Killed or Caught D: Tamara Saviano, Paul Whitfield, Screenwriters: Tamara Saviano, Bart Knaggs Guy..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

AFS Cinema Announces Reopening Date, First Lineup of Films

The arthouse mecca brings new titles, immortal classics

"...the local release of Without Getting Killed or Caught, Tamara Saviano and Paul Whitfield's delicate examination the life of..."

June 9, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: Austin Bands for Bernie

Bands turn out for Bernie Sanders, plus a dive into the SXSW rumor mill and an expanded lineup for the Austin Music Awards

"...this year recognizes influential country music producer and author Tamara Saviano, who penned Guy Clark biography Without Getting Killed..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Find fall foliage and festivities all over Texas

"...late, great Guy Clark. Moderated by author and filmmaker Tamara Saviano, the event happens at Alkek Library on the..."

Sept. 6, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Power of the Dog, Pig Split Austin Film Critics Awards

Plus, which local movie gets an AFCA award screening at AFS?

"...Film Award went to Without Getting Killed or Caught, Tamara Saviano and Paul Whitfield's documentary about the life, love,..."

Jan. 11, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

ATX Screen News: E3, AFS, and More

AFS Cinema, Arkane Studios' vampire nightmare, and the return of Hypnotic

"...hits by Austin documentarians: Without Getting Killed or Caught, Tamara Saviano and Paul Whitfield's recounting of the life, loves,..."

June 18, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Online: Recommended Programming

Must-catch panels, films, music showcases, and more at this year's all-virtual Fest

"...10am: Without Getting Killed or Caught — Film Tamara Saviano documents the relationship between Texas music icon Guy..."

March 12, 2021 Features Feature

AFS Announces 2020 Feature Grant Recipients

Special new fund will help those hit by SXSW cancellation

"...CAUGHT: THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF GUY CLARK D: Tamara Saviano..."

Sept. 1, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Music Awards Went Off Without a Hitch in a Show of Communal Strength and Support

The night everything cancelled in the capitol

"...highlight, as he presented author, filmmaker, and Americana activist Tamara Saviano with the Margaret Moser Award. As she exited,..."

March 20, 2020 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

The 38th Annual Austin Music Awards Deliver the Guy Clark Standard

“Stuff That Works” – GA floor, sleek runtime, winner sets, funny hosts

"...highlight, as he presented author, filmmaker, and Americana activist Tamara Saviano with the Margaret Moser Award. As she exited,..."

March 12, 2020 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Texas Book Festival 2016: The Full List

TBF hosts Don DeLillo, Thomas Dolby, Emma Cline, 277 more

"...of Texas: 100 Years of the Texas Highway Department Tamara Saviano, Without Getting Killed or Caught: The Life and..."

Sept. 15, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Guy Clark 1941-2016

“The thing about writing songs is, everything is songwriting”

"...had dogged him the past few years. His publicist Tamara Saviano, whose biography of Clark, Without Getting Killed or..."

May 17, 2016 Music Post by Doug Freeman

We Were From Texas

Texas Triangle: Guy Clark, Susanna Clark, Townes Van Zandt

"...money that came in, they were pooling it," notes Tamara Saviano, who's writing Guy's official biography. "Susanna told me..."

July 19, 2013 Music Feature by Doug Freeman