Cigar Box Blues: The Makers of a Revolution (2020)
The passionate advocates of the ‘Cigar Box Guitar Revolution’ express their love of making unique hand-made instruments and the democratic, re-cycling ethos of the movement. Many of these musicians are from northern, post-industrial British towns, and create a self-identity through making these three-stringed guitars. Born from the Blues, the emotional connection they feel for their instruments creates a unique and evocative sound that transports musicians and audiences alike. Screened on BBC1 & BBC4 & iplayer
Director: Virginia Heath
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: January 21, 2020
Production: Faction North
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
documentary short
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cigar Box Blues: The Makers of a Revolution about?
- The passionate advocates of the ‘Cigar Box Guitar Revolution’ express their love of making unique hand-made instruments and the democratic, re-cycling ethos of the movement. Many of these musicians are from northern, post-industrial British towns, and create a self-identity through making these three-stringed guitars. Born from the Blues, the emotional connection they feel for their instruments creates a unique and evocative sound that transports musicians and audiences alike. Screened on BBC1 & BBC4 & iplayer
- Who directed Cigar Box Blues: The Makers of a Revolution?
- Cigar Box Blues: The Makers of a Revolution was directed by Virginia Heath.
- How long is Cigar Box Blues: The Makers of a Revolution?
- Cigar Box Blues: The Makers of a Revolution has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is Cigar Box Blues: The Makers of a Revolution?
- Cigar Box Blues: The Makers of a Revolution is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was Cigar Box Blues: The Makers of a Revolution produced?
- Cigar Box Blues: The Makers of a Revolution was produced in United Kingdom.