The Genius of Lenny Breau is Hughes' film biography of her father, the Canadian jazz guitar genius who died under mysterious circumstances in 1984. Through making the documentary, Hughes discovered the life of a father she never knew.

The Genius of Lenny Breau is the definitive film biography of the Canadian Hall of Fame jazz guitar master who died under mysterious circumstances in 1984. This documentary explores and celebrates the all-too-short, heartbreaking, but triumphant life and otherworldly talent of Lenny Breau, who many consider to have been the greatest guitar player of all time. It is a personal and powerful exploration of his life, music and tragic death. A genre unto himself, Lenny melted musical boundaries, drawing from styles as diverse as country, classical, and flamenco to originate his innovative jazz style. Through a combination of rare archival footage and compelling interviews with family and fellow musicians, The Genius of Lenny Breau gives viewers a raw and unvarnished, look at this sensitive but flawed enigmatic legend who redefined what the guitar could do. This Gemini award winning documentary was produced and created by Lenny Breau's daughter, Emily Hughes. It made its world premiere debut on the Bravo Television Network in Canada 1999.—Emily Hughes

This documentary explores and celebrates the all-too-short, heartbreaking but triumphant life and unworldly talent of Lenny Breau, considered by many to have been the greatest guitar player of all time. Long before the term "fusion" was coined, Lenny was melting musical boundaries to produce original pieces that borrowed from styles as diverse as jazz, classical and flamenco. Through a combination of never-before-seen archival footage and interviews with family and colleagues, viewers are offered a close-up look at a sensitive, selfless but flawed musical genius who redefined what the guitar could do.—Telefilm Canada