Millions of African-Americans migrated from the Mississippi Delta to northern cities during the 1930s and 1940s, as depicted in this 30-minute film.
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Millions of African-Americans migrated from the Mississippi Delta to northern cities during the 1930s and 1940s, as depicted in this 30-minute film.
Synopsis
The Mississippi Delta served as a starting point for many African-Americans migrating to northern cities during the 1930s and 1940s. Blues Highway, a 1994 short documentary directed by Bill Guttentag and Vince DiPersio, captures this movement through a blend of music and imagery. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short. It runs for 30 minutes.
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Why Watch
- See the origins of blues music in America.
- Meet influential blues musicians and their stories.
- Find out how blues shaped American culture.
Did You Know
- Blues Highway was released in 1994.
- The film has a runtime of 30 minutes.
- It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
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Who directed the documentary Blues Highway?
Blues Highway was directed by Bill Guttentag and Vince DiPersio.
What year was Blues Highway released?
Blues Highway was released in 1994.
How long is the documentary Blues Highway?
The duration of Blues Highway is 30 minutes.
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