Can't You Hear the Wind Howl? The Life & Music of Robert Johnson

Can't You Hear the Wind Howl? The Life & Music of Robert Johnson

8.8IMDb Score
Released:1998-09-26
Duration:77 min
Director:Peter Meyer
Actors:Danny Glover, Keb' Mo', Yolonda Williams, Marcus M. Mauldin, Liz Mikel
Production:Sweet Home Pictures

Overview:

An in-depth, award-winning documentary on the life and music of legendary bluesman Robert Johnson. Mixing rare photographs, exclusive interviews, and dramatic re-creations, it presents a compelling portrait of this enigmatic figure.

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