Sidemen: Long Road to Glory

Released Aug 18, 2017

1h 17m

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The music and legacies of Muddy Waters' sidemen Pinetop Perkins, Willie Smith and Hubert Sumlin.

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Adam Graham

Detroit News

The subjects are worthy of praise and "Sidemen" gives them their shine. As Perkins says when picking up his first Grammy at age 97, "better late than never."

Rated: B-

Aug 25, 2017

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John Anderson

Wall Street Journal

A kind of blues song in its own right, Sidemen: Long Road to Glory is an affectionate attempt to showcase three major figures in the development of Chicago blues.

Aug 24, 2017

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Michael Rechtshaffen

Los Angeles Times

Three influential Delta bluesmen are affectionately given their long overdue time in the spotlight in Scott Rosenbaum's fittingly soulful "Sidemen: Long Road to Glory."

Aug 24, 2017

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Steven Prokopy

Third Coast Review

A sometimes painful journey, the movie is still an important story with so much worthy music squeezed into every square inch.

May 19, 2020

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Al Hoff

Pittsburgh City Paper

... after a lifetime of standing on the side of the stage, these three fantastic musicians do get the spotlight here - and in the contemporary concert clips, it's a joy to see them hold it.

Dec 18, 2017

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Sidemen: Long Road To Glory celebrates the contributions that Pinetop Perkins, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith and Hubert Sumlin made to the blues musical genre.

Nov 12, 2017

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Wonderful documentary and tribute to the musicians who had little glory while playing with the Blues legends. A must see for any Blues fan,

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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Audience Member

A beautiful film that captures the essence of the blues sidemen and finally gives them their due! Recommended for every music enthusiast of any age. This film will touch your soul deeply!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/08/18

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My family thoroughly enjoyed this film. It was a great story for music lovers as well as for anyone looking to watch a movie about humanity. A well-done and entertaining look at some true innovators that should be recognized.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Audience Member

Saw this film at LIFF in Baton Rouge - If you are a blues fan, it is not to be missed! Excellent!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Scott D. Rosenbaum

Director

Marc Maron

Narrator

Jasin Cadic

Screenwriter

Scott D. Rosenbaum

Screenwriter

Jasin Cadic

Producer

Tony Grazia

Producer

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Synopsis

The music and legacies of Muddy Waters' sidemen Pinetop Perkins, Willie Smith and Hubert Sumlin.

Director: Scott D. Rosenbaum
Producer: Fabrizio Grossi, Alan Rudolph
Screenwriter: Jasin Cadic, Scott D. Rosenbaum
Distributor: Abramorama
Genre: Documentary, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 18, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 20, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $31.4K
Runtime: 1h 17m

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