The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins

The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins

Les Blank's portrait of the great Texas bluesman, 'Lightnin' Hopkins. The film includes interviews and a performance by Hopkins. Preserved by the...

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This Ain't No Mouse Music!

This Ain't No Mouse Music!

Loving, music-filled tribute to Chris Strachwitz, guiding force behind legendary roots music label Arhoolie Records. With Ry Cooder, Clifton...

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Be Here to Love Me

Be Here to Love Me

Chronicles the fascinating and often turbulent life of Townes Van Zandt.

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The Sun's Gonna Shine

The Sun's Gonna Shine

A lyrical recreation of Lightnin’ Hopkins’ decision at age eight to stop chopping cotton and start singing for a living. Preserved by the Academy...

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The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966

The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966

In 1962, a group of legendary American blues musicians embarked on a series of tours to the United Kingdom. Footage from these classic concerts...

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Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down

Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down

This short film by Les Blank with Skip Gerson features the charismatic legendary blues icon Lightnin' Hopkins sing a beautiful song about a...

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Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland

Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland

In 1963 German filmmaker Dietrich Wawzyn set out to shoot a series of films for German television that took him through the southern US in search...

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The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2

The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2

Taken from the European tours organised for American blues musicians between 1962 and 1969, this release features performances by several popular...

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Lightnin' Les

Lightnin' Les

Lightnin' Hopkins sings about playing cards with Les Blank and Skip Gerson - a card game he won which turned critical to the making of the film...

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Masters of the Country Blues - Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins

Masters of the Country Blues - Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins

Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins play music and talk about their lives. Hosted by musician Taj Mahal.

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Blues Like Showers of Rain

Blues Like Showers of Rain

This film by John Jeremy grew from photographs and field recordings made by Paul Oliver on a journey through the South in 1960. Oliver, a British...

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