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Plot

This biographical picture explores the troubled life of blues singer and master guitarist Leadbelly, who developed his style and wrote many of his songs during his frequent stints in prison. Featured performances are "&Rock Island Line" and "&Goodnight Irene".
MPAA Rating:
PG
Genre(s):
Drama,Family,Musicals
Run Time:
126min.
Theatrical Release Date:
06/15/2001
Director(s):
Gordon Parks
Starring:
Roger E. Mosley , Paul Benjamin , Madge Sinclair , Alan Manson , Albert Hall
Themes:
Class Differences,Social Injustice,Musician's Life
Tone:
Atmospheric,Bittersweet,Compassionate,Forceful,Lavish,Reflective,Sweeping
Keywords:
blues-music,chain-gang,guitar,prison,race-relations,singer