Released:
1963-01-01

Overview:
In 1963 German filmmaker Dietrich Wawzyn set out to shoot a series of films for German television that took him through the southern US in search of American jazz and roots music. He contacted Arhoolie Records founder Chris Strachwitz, who jumped at the chance to join him and share his enthusiasm for regional musical traditions. Wawzyn made three films dealing with blues, gospel, and hillbilly music. The negatives to those films were lost. This film recreates the journey from the best elements still available and includes much previously unreleased footage.

Director:
Dietrich Wawzyn

Runtime:
1h 15min

Genre:
Documentary, Music

• Cast:
• 
  Jesse Fuller
  as
  self
• 
  Lightnin' Hopkins
  as
  self
• 
  Lowell Fulson
  as
  self
• 
  Red Sovine
  as
  self
• 
  King Louis H. Narcisse
  as
  self