In Search of Blind Joe Death: The Saga of John Fahey (2013)

ALL 08/16/2013 (en) Documentary, History 58 Min
  • Release
    08/16/2013
  • Production
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  • Original title
    In Search of Blind Joe Death: The Saga of John Fahey
  • Original language
    en
  • Production Cost
  • 0.00
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Overview

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', 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.

  1. James Cullingham

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Editor

  4. James Cullingham

    Producer



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  1. John Fahey

    Himself (Archival footage)

Full Cast & Crew

Casts : 1 , Crews : 2

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In Search of Blind Joe Death: The Saga of John Fahey (2013) 58 Min

ALL 08/16/2013 (en)
Documentary, History
  • Release 08/16/2013
  • Production
  • Original title In Search of Blind Joe Death: The Saga of John Fahey
  • en
  • Revenue0.00

Overview

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', 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.

  1. James Cullingham

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Editor

  4. James Cullingham

    Producer