Tom Petty’s Beloved Masterpiece Wildflowers Continues 30th Anniversary Celebration
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- Published on Friday, 10 October 2025 14:21
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Continuing the celebration of the 30th anniversary of Tom Petty's all-time classic Wildflowers, the critically acclaimed documentary Tom Petty, Somewhere You Feel Free: The Making of Wildflowers is now available to stream on Peacock, watch HERE.






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