It's A Mean Old World (1977)

By the time "It's A Mean Old World" was filmed, Reverend Pearly Brown had been struggling to survive singing gospel music for nearly 40 years. While the rough sound of his bottleneck playing has the feel of a life spent scuffling on the street, the poignancy of his voice is a better measure of the gentle spirit and inner strength of the man.

Director: John W. English
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date:
Original Language: en

Keywords

gospel, blues music

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is It's A Mean Old World about?
By the time "It's A Mean Old World" was filmed, Reverend Pearly Brown had been struggling to survive singing gospel music for nearly 40 years. While the rough sound of his bottleneck playing has the feel of a life spent scuffling on the street, the poignancy of his voice is a better measure of the gentle spirit and inner strength of the man.
Who directed It's A Mean Old World?
It's A Mean Old World was directed by John W. English.
How long is It's A Mean Old World?
It's A Mean Old World has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
What genre is It's A Mean Old World?
It's A Mean Old World is a Documentary film.