Blind Gary Davis

Blind Gary Davis (1964)

A short documentary on the "Harlem Street Singer," blues artist Rev. Gary Davis. Features footage of his neighborhood, Davis talking about his upbringing, and two performances including "Death Don't Have No Mercy." Benefiting from New York's folk revival in the 1960s, Davis influenced artists such as Dave Van Ronk, Bob Dylan, and the Grateful Dead.

Date de sortie
1964-01-01
Durée
11 min
Genres
Documentaire
Réalisateur
Harold Becker

Distribution

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