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Hellhounds on My Trail: The Afterlife of Robert Johnson

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This music documentary looks at the life and legend of singer and guitarist Robert Johnson, arguably the most important figure in the history of the blues. The film acknowledges the mysteries that remain about Johnson's life and addresses the tales that circulate about his all-too-brief career, most notably that he made a Faustian deal to achieve his talent. Musicians that nod to Johnson's legacy in their performances include R.L. Burnside, Keb' Mo' and Junior Kimbrough.
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Synopsis This music documentary looks at the life and legend of singer and guitarist Robert Johnson, arguably the most important figure in the history of the blues. The film acknowledges the mysteries that remain about Johnson's life and addresses the tales that circulate about his all-too-brief career, most notably that he made a Faustian deal to achieve his talent. Musicians that nod to Johnson's legacy in their performances include R.L. Burnside, Keb' Mo' and Junior Kimbrough.
Director
Robert Mugge
Screenwriter
Robert Johnson
Distributor
Mug Shot/Nonfiction
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 21, 1999, Wide
Box Office (Gross USA)
$3.3K
Runtime
1h 35m