"Upon hearing of her mother's death, jaded teenage loner Purslane Hominy Will returns to New Orleans for the first time in years, ready to reclaim her childhood home. Expecting to find her late mother's house abandoned, Pursy is shocked to discover that it is inhabited by two of her mother's friends: Bobby Long, a former literature professor, and his young protégé, Lawson Pines"--Container.

Originally produced as a motion picture in 2004. Based on the novel: Off Magazine Street / by Ronald Everett Capps. Widescreen 1.85:1. Special features (38 min.): optional audio commentary by Gabel & Davis; 8 deleted and extended scenes (10 min. total); "The making of 'A love song for Bobby Long'" featurette (28 min.).

Special features include: commentary by the director & cinematographer ; deleted and extended scenes ; behind the scenes of A love song for Bobby Long.