A guitar in most people’s hands is just another piece of wood. It may be beautiful, but it has no meaning, no spirit, no sense of purpose. However, a guitar in the hands of Lucas Haneman is a thing of pure beauty. It elevates, in fact, it soars and ultimately it lifts the spirit. That’s The Truth: The Musical History of Lucas Haneman takes an in‑depth look at this singer, songwriter and elite guitarist. He’s an up‑and‑comer in the Canadian music scene, but he certainly wasn’t an overnight success.

Lucas’s story reaches back to when he was born. A pre‑mature baby, he was born legally blind with only 10% vision in one eye. This led him to use his hearing as his guide, which ultimately led him to the guitar. Over his childhood and teen years he learned to master it, but it was in his early adult years where he really started to flourish. Eventually this led to his forming The Lucas Haneman Express, a four‑member band, and the release of three albums with two more in the works.

This one‑hour documentary follows the story of this successful musician from the first time he picked up a guitar to watching him write his newest song for a soon‑to‑be‑released album. He is a Canadian musician to watch out for and this is the opportunity to see a rising star on his way up.

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