Free Monthly Film Shows
Posted on: Jul 03, 2011 by Michael Roach
FREE MONTHLY FILM SHOWS
Thursday 7th July, ‘The Search for Robert Johnson’ by John Hammond (53 mins). Great research journey through the Deep South.
Thursday 11th August, ‘Blues at Newport 1966 by Alan Lomax (60 mins). Backstage music /chat with Howlin’ Wolf, Bukka White, Skip James, Son House, Rev. Pearly White
Thursday 1st September, ‘Legends of Rock & Roll’ - TV Shows from the 1950’s & 1960’s (45 mins). Featuring Fats Domino, Johnny Cash, Bo Diddley, Carl Perkins, Bill Haley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Knox, Ronnie Hawkins, Everly Bros, Charlie Gracie and Johnny Otis.
**Double Bill** including ‘ Blues Like Showers of Rain’ - 1970 BBC Documentary (35 mins). Black & white images by Paul Oliver come alive with songs and stories from original artists.
Thursday 6th October, ‘Bill Wymans Blues Odyssey’ - Part One with Clarke Peters (60 mins). In depth road journey across the US with lots of fantastic original footage, songs and reminiscences across the whole blues spectrum. Part one covers the roots, early years, first records and early footage.
Thursday 3rd November, ‘Bill Wymans Blues Odyssey' - Part Two (60 mins). Part Two examines folk/blues and country origins with lots of famous artists.
Thursday 1st December, ‘American Folk Blues Festivals 1962-66’ (66 mins). Rediscovered bluesmen tour the European circuit.
