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2003 Certificate 12
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Produced by Martin Scorsese and helmed by seven major film directors (including Clint Eastwood, Wim Wenders, and Charles Burnett), this seven-part collection traces the history of the blues. Beginning by discovering the earliest recorded works of the blues from the 1920s, and ending with the influence and sound of the blues on .. Read more

Starring Blind Willie Johnson, Skip James
Director Wim Wenders
Genres Documentary

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The Soul Of A Man

Produced by Martin Scorsese and helmed by seven major film directors (including Clint Eastwood, Wim Wenders, and Charles Burnett), this seven-part collection traces the history of the blues. Beginning by discovering the earliest recorded works of the blues from the 1920s, and ending with the influence and sound of the blues on contemporary music, this comprehensive guide is the definitive word on the genre. Some incredible footage has been unearthed, including interviews, behind the scenes material, and electrifying performances from artists including Otis Rush, Ray Charles, B.B. King, and many others. A classic collection for the connoisseur of the blues, or the perfect place to start for those who want to learn more about this uniquely American genre of music.
THE SOUL OF A MAN is directed by WIM WENDERS and explores the lives of SKIP JAMES, BLIND WILLIE JOHNSON and JB LENOIR.

Starring Blind Willie Johnson, Skip James
Director Wim Wenders
Studio SNAPPER MUSIC
Run time DVD: 2 hrs 7 mins
Certificate Certificate 12
Genres Documentary
Language DVD: English
Released DVD: 29 Mar 2004
Production year: 2003
Format DVD

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  • Wenders was among the European baby-boom generation that resurrected the music of the Depression era blues musicians... read more on Time Out

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    • Posted 04 Nov 2008

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    Rated - 4 stars

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    Very interesting documentary mostly about the lives and music of Skip James and JB Lenoir. Lots of covers of their songs by many contemporary artists. Well worth renting if you are a fan of the blues!

      • A customer from Scotland
      • Posted 20 Aug 2004 15:41

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  • Rated - 3 stars

    More political background would be welcome.

    A good portrayal of a couple of the Blues 'greats', but inclusion of more of the political struggle COULD have made this documentary film truly great.

      • A customer from Derbyshire
      • Posted 17 Apr 2007 09:38

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