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The Folk Singer returned for a screening alongside Can’t Take It With You When You Die. It Came from Detroit followed by Wayne County Ramblin’ reunites Detroit with the South. The Hand of Fatima travels across the pond, then Moments … Continue reading
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This year at The Cedar, we had the grand opportunity to revisit two Max Shores documentary film projects. A return of Songs Inside the Box and Hill Country Troubadour. Bluesboy Jag, Cigarbox guitar enthusiast and featured artist in Songs Inside … Continue reading
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Directed by Tony Gayton, to be finally released and available November 2011. Two Headed Cow started in 1986 as a simple black and white road movie about The Flat Duo Jets, a hard core rockabilly band fronted by the legendary … Continue reading
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Hill Country Troubadour (55min). The compelling story behind 2001 International Blues Challenge winner, north Mississippi hill country disciple and one man band phenom Richard Johnston. Directed by Max Shores. Max Shores’ award winning “Hill Country Troubadour” a story about Richard … Continue reading
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2008 screened the film that documents the frame work which holds this all together. Deep Blues (90min) This 1991 film by Dave Stewart, Robert Palmer and Robert Mugge brings north Mississippi’s hill country blues style to the world’s attention. Filmmakers: Dave … Continue reading
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The Folksinger (90min). A Folk blues singer troubled by religious demons, anger, doubt and the need to provide for his unborn child embarks on a grueling month long tour through the backroads of Texas and Louisiana. Music by Deep Blues Festival artists … Continue reading
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Dare You To Do It Again (60min) A Juke-joint throw down presided over by Sister Jessie Mae is more than a recording session; this evening will prove to be a summit, reunion, and document. Produced by Olga Wilhelmine Munding-Mathus & … Continue reading
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A number of music related films were screened throughout the the 2008 festival and posted here are a few trailers and clips. Pictured is a detail from artist/illustrator/calligrapher Christoph Mueller’s the 2008 Film Award Certificate artwork. A bit more info … Continue reading
