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Les Blank gives us the behind the scenes look at two legendary Texas bluesman with these two films. Total runtime for this double feature is 75 min!
Snapshots of the Black South & Homecoming
The Blues Accordin’ to Lightnin’ Hopkins
Les Blank, 1968, USA
A powerful portrait of the great Texas bluesman Lightnin’ Hopkins, who is included on Rolling Stone’s list of the top 100 greatest guitarists of all time. The film includes performances at an outdoor barbeque and a black rodeo, and a visit to his boyhood town of Centerville, Texas. He is captured brilliantly in this deeply moving film featuring a generous helping of classic blues. “There is more art, more truth, more musicianship in The Blues Accordin’ to Lightnin’ Hopkins than in any music film I’ve seen” – Roger Greenspan, New York Times
A Well Spent Life
Les Blank, 1971, USA
Legendary Texas blues guitarist Mance Lipscom was born in 1895 and talks about love and sacrifice, adopting and raising children including those of his sister, being with his grandchildren, traveling the US to sing, and his thoughts about dying. He presents peace, quiet, and great music.
Les Blank gives us the behind the scenes look at two legendary Texas bluesman with these two films. Total runtime for this double feature is 75 min!
Snapshots of the Black South & Homecoming
The Blues Accordin’ to Lightnin’ Hopkins
Les Blank, 1968, USA
A powerful portrait of the great Texas bluesman Lightnin’ Hopkins, who is included on Rolling Stone’s list of the top 100 greatest guitarists of all time. The film includes performances at an outdoor barbeque and a black rodeo, and a visit to his boyhood town of Centerville, Texas. He is captured brilliantly in this deeply moving film featuring a generous helping of classic blues. “There is more art, more truth, more musicianship in The Blues Accordin’ to Lightnin’ Hopkins than in any music film I’ve seen” – Roger Greenspan, New York Times
A Well Spent Life
Les Blank, 1971, USA
Legendary Texas blues guitarist Mance Lipscom was born in 1895 and talks about love and sacrifice, adopting and raising children including those of his sister, being with his grandchildren, traveling the US to sing, and his thoughts about dying. He presents peace, quiet, and great music.
Les Blank gives us the behind the scenes look at two legendary Texas bluesman with these two films. Total runtime for this double feature is 75 min!
Snapshots of the Black South & Homecoming
The Blues Accordin’ to Lightnin’ Hopkins
Les Blank, 1968, USA
A powerful portrait of the great Texas bluesman Lightnin’ Hopkins, who is included on Rolling Stone’s list of the top 100 greatest guitarists of all time. The film includes performances at an outdoor barbeque and a black rodeo, and a visit to his boyhood town of Centerville, Texas. He is captured brilliantly in this deeply moving film featuring a generous helping of classic blues. “There is more art, more truth, more musicianship in The Blues Accordin’ to Lightnin’ Hopkins than in any music film I’ve seen” – Roger Greenspan, New York Times
A Well Spent Life
Les Blank, 1971, USA
Legendary Texas blues guitarist Mance Lipscom was born in 1895 and talks about love and sacrifice, adopting and raising children including those of his sister, being with his grandchildren, traveling the US to sing, and his thoughts about dying. He presents peace, quiet, and great music.