Provides an account of the evolution of blues music from its origins in the rural south of America to the contemporary electric sound shaped in the ghettos of Chicago. The harsh experiences of blacks in America and the liberation they found through music are delineated through archival footage, interviews and performances by musicians at home or in Southside clubs. Features amongst others, Muddy Waters, Junior Wells, Floyd Jones, J.B.Hutto and Dick Gregory. This film is suitable for tertiary levels.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
507696
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → African Americans
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Chicago (Ill.)
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → African Americans
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Music & Performing Arts → African American musicians
Music & Performing Arts → Blues (Music)
Music & Performing Arts → Music - United States
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)