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      Last of the Mississippi Jukes

      2003 1h 30m Documentary List
      Reviews 89% Audience Score 250+ Ratings In this documentary, director Robert Mugge explores the history and culture of blues clubs -- dubbed juke joints -- in Mississippi. Though the number of juke bars continues to dwindle, a small group of music enthusiasts attempts to keep the tradition alive by fighting to save the Subway, a legendary jazz and blues dive that is about to be torn down. Meanwhile, actor Morgan Freeman shows off his own venue, the Ground Zero Blues Club, where both obscure and legendary Delta Blues musicians perform. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Buy Now

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      Audience Member A great Documentary about a Club in Jackson that I worked with a Blues group every other week for 3 years and that has an interview with one of my best friends Dudley Tardo Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/16/23 Full Review Audience Member I was finally able to see this movie after wanting to see it for years. Thanks indy movie channel. If you love good ole Mississippi blues, you gotta see this movie. Takes you back! Makes me really miss the old Subway too!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Audience Member i liked the music and hearing about its history. but the lounge and hotel were torn down in 2004 :-( Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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      Synopsis In this documentary, director Robert Mugge explores the history and culture of blues clubs -- dubbed juke joints -- in Mississippi. Though the number of juke bars continues to dwindle, a small group of music enthusiasts attempts to keep the tradition alive by fighting to save the Subway, a legendary jazz and blues dive that is about to be torn down. Meanwhile, actor Morgan Freeman shows off his own venue, the Ground Zero Blues Club, where both obscure and legendary Delta Blues musicians perform.
      Director
      Robert Mugge
      Producer
      Robert Mugge, David F. Hughes
      Screenwriter
      Robert Mugge
      Production Co
      Mug-Shot Productions
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Feb 13, 2017
      Runtime
      1h 30m
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