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The documentary takes a look at the short, mysterious life of Robert Johnson, the blues singer, songwriter and musician who has influenced later generations of musicians. The documentary title comes from the myth about how he made a deal with the Devil at a crossroads in rural Mississippi to achieve musical success. [4] [5]
The Blues is a 2003 documentary film series produced by Martin Scorsese, dedicated to the history of blues music. In each of the seven episodes, a different director explores a stage in the development of the blues. The series originally aired on PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) in the United States. [1]
Films dealing with blues history or prominently featuring blues music as a theme include: St. Louis Blues (1929): the only short movie with Bessie Smith; Blues in the Night (1941) Two Girls and a Sailor (1944) A Face in the Crowd (1957) Sounder (1972) Lady Sings The Blues (1972): about Billie Holiday
From Oscar-winning works, to rock docs and pop-culture biographies, these are the best documentaries on Netflix in 2024. ... But in Operation Varsity Blues, ...
Netflix shines an unflattering light on the infamous college admissions scandal in the first trailer for the upcoming documentary “Operation Varsity Blues.” The film, using real conversations ...
On Rotten Tomatoes the documentary holds an approval rating of 88%. [4] Matthew Modine's performance was well received with Salon magazine writing that his performance was a "convincing interpretation of Singer's intense physicality." [5] Clarie McNear of The Ringer, thought the documentary was "delicious" although it failed "to cover much new ...
Pages in category "Documentary films about blues music and musicians" The following 17 pages are in this category, out of 17 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
A new Netflix documentary will pull back the curtain on the notorious college admissions bribery scandal that ensnared Hollywood celebrities, financiers and other members of the monied elite ...