Lightnin' Hopkins Movies

  • 1968
    The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins

    The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins

    The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins

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    Les Blank's portrait of the great Texas bluesman, 'Lightnin' Hopkins. The film includes interviews and a performance by Hopkins. Preserved by the...

    The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins
  • 2004
    Be Here to Love Me

    Be Here to Love Me

    Be Here to Love Me

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    Chronicles the fascinating and often turbulent life of Townes Van Zandt.

    Be Here to Love Me
  • 2014
    This Ain't No Mouse Music!

    This Ain't No Mouse Music!

    This Ain't No Mouse Music!

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    Loving, music-filled tribute to Chris Strachwitz, guiding force behind legendary roots music label Arhoolie Records. With Ry Cooder, Clifton Chenier,...

    This Ain't No Mouse Music!
  • 2007
    The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966

    The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966

    The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966

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    In 1962, a group of legendary American blues musicians embarked on a series of tours to the United Kingdom. Footage from these classic concerts,...

    The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966
  • 2000
    Masters of the Country Blues - Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins

    Masters of the Country Blues - Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins

    Masters of the Country Blues - Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins

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    Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins play music and talk about their lives. Hosted by musician Taj Mahal.

    Masters of the Country Blues - Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins
  • 1970
    Blues Like Showers of Rain

    Blues Like Showers of Rain

    Blues Like Showers of Rain

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    This film by John Jeremy grew from photographs and field recordings made by Paul Oliver on a journey through the South in 1960. Oliver, a British...

    Blues Like Showers of Rain
  • 1963
    Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland

    Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland

    Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland

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    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...

    Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland
  • 2003
    The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2

    The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2

    The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2

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    Taken from the European tours organised for American blues musicians between 1962 and 1969, this release features performances by several popular...

    The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2
  • 1968
    Lightnin' Les

    Lightnin' Les

    Lightnin' Les

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    Lightnin' Hopkins sings about playing cards with Les Blank and Skip Gerson - a card game he won which turned critical to the making of the film "The...

    Lightnin' Les
  • 1969
    The Sun's Gonna Shine

    The Sun's Gonna Shine

    The Sun's Gonna Shine

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    A lyrical recreation of Lightnin’ Hopkins’ decision at age eight to stop chopping cotton and start singing for a living. Preserved by...

    The Sun's Gonna Shine
  • 1969
    Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down

    Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down

    Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down

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    This short film by Les Blank with Skip Gerson features the charismatic legendary blues icon Lightnin' Hopkins sing a beautiful song about a...

    Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down