Summaries

In Search of Blind Joe Death: The Saga of John Fahey is a documentary film about the legendary American guitarist, composer and provocateur John Fahey, 1939-2001. Fahey is often considered the godfather of 'American primitive guitar'. This cinematic exploration features Pete Townshend, Chris Funk of The Decemberists and Joey Burns of Calexico. These stellar musicians, along with Fahey associates and friends such as the famous 'Dr. Demento', guitarist and producer Terry Robb, and radio broadcaster Barry Hansen, explore the legacy of this profoundly influential artist. The film was recorded in the Washington D.C. area where John Fahey was born, along the Mississippi Delta from Memphis to New Orleans, in Los Angeles, Toronto, Austin, New York and in Oregon where Fahey spent his last two decades.—Anonymous

Details

Genres
  • History
  • Biography
  • Music
  • Documentary
Release date Aug 15, 2013
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Not Rated
Countries of origin Canada
Language English
Production companies Tamarack Productions

Box office

Gross US & Canada $3066
Opening weekend US & Canada $1119
Gross worldwide $3066

Tech specs

Runtime 58m
Color Color
Aspect ratio

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