Blues like Showers of Rain (1970)
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 architectural historian who devoted years to researching African American blues, memorialized the journey also in his 1963 book Conversation with the Blues. The film includes the voices and music of Blind James Brewer, James “Butch” Cage, Gus Cannon, Walter Davis, Blind Arvella Gray, Sam “Lightnin” Hopkins, James “Stump” Johnson, Lonnie Johnson, J. B. Lenoir, Charles Love, “Little Brother” Montgomery, James Oden, Edwin Buster Pickens, Sam Price, Robert Curtis Smith, Otis Span, Willie Thomas, Henry Townsend, Wade Walton, and others unidentified.
Director: John Jeremy
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date: January 1, 1970
Cast
- J.B. Lenoir - Himself (voice)
- Lonnie Johnson - Himself (voice)
- Lightnin' Hopkins - Himself (voice)
Editing: John Jeremy
Production: Silverscreen Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Blues like Showers of Rain about?
- 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 architectural historian who devoted years to researching African American blues, memorialized the journey also in his 1963 book Conversation with the Blues. The film includes the voices and music of Blind James Brewer, James “Butch” Cage, Gus Cannon, Walter Davis, Blind Arvella Gray, Sam “Lightnin” Hopkins, James “Stump” Johnson, Lonnie Johnson, J. B. Lenoir, Charles Love, “Little Brother” Montgomery, James Oden, Edwin Buster Pickens, Sam Price, Robert Curtis Smith, Otis Span, Willie Thomas, Henry Townsend, Wade Walton, and others unidentified.
- Who directed Blues like Showers of Rain?
- Blues like Showers of Rain was directed by John Jeremy.
- Who stars in Blues like Showers of Rain?
- Blues like Showers of Rain stars J.B. Lenoir, Lonnie Johnson, Lightnin' Hopkins.
- How long is Blues like Showers of Rain?
- Blues like Showers of Rain has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
- What genre is Blues like Showers of Rain?
- Blues like Showers of Rain is a Music, Documentary film.
- Where was Blues like Showers of Rain produced?
- Blues like Showers of Rain was produced in United Kingdom.