Watch the blues accordin' to lightnin' hopkins on Soap2day. A musical portrait of Texas bluesman 'Lightnin' Hopkins. The film includes interviews and a performance by Hopkins. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2002.
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According to the director, "Gyromorphosis strives to bring into actuality the inherent kinetic qualities seen in the construction-sculpture of...
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A film's art director is in charge of the set, from conception to construction to furnishing. This short film walks the viewer through art directors'...
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Animated short film. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2009.
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Taken from the European tours organised for American blues musicians between 1962 and 1969, this release features performances by several popular...
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The film chronicles Nina Simone's journey from child piano prodigy to iconic musician and passionate activist, told in her own words.
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Live concert recording of B.B. King playing with many guests, including Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert King, Etta James, Dr. John, Paul...
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Experimental documentary using a train journey between New York City and Washington, D.C. as the framework for an exploration of American history. ...
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Follows a crusading lawyer as he embarks on a campaign to save an African-American man, Paul Crump, from the electric chair. Preserved by the...
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In 1962, a group of legendary American blues musicians embarked on a series of tours to the United Kingdom. Footage from these classic concerts,...
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Short by Stuart Schulberg. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive.
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Geri Ashur’s Me & Stella traces the life of blues musician, folk singer, and composer Elizabeth Cotten—and her guitar, Stella—who...
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Kavery Kaul’s engaging documentary traces the history of calypso and soca music from their birth in the African-East Indian traditions of...