A man's instructions on finding, catching, and cooking possum illustrate the cultural practices intertwined with the music of Mississippi.
Synopsis
A man's instructions on finding, catching, and cooking possum illustrate the cultural practices intertwined with the music of Mississippi.
Synopsis
Oxford, Mississippi, hosts a wealth of musical history. Black churches and sharecroppers' shacks provide a backdrop for boogie-woogie, gospel, and blues music. Interviews reveal local traditions, including instructions on finding and cooking possum. Themes of religion and African American political activity emerge throughout the film. Directed by Bertrand Tavernier and Robert Parrish, Mississippi Blues was filmed in 1982 and screened at the Locarno Film Festival in 2003 and the Cannes Film Festival in 2023.
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Why Watch
- Meet vibrant local characters in Mississippi.
- Find out about the region's boogie-woogie and blues music.
- See a man's unique possum cooking instructions.
Did You Know
- The film was directed by Bertrand Tavernier and Robert Parrish in 1983.
- It was filmed in Oxford, Mississippi in 1982 after Tavernier's work on Coup de Torchon.
- Mississippi Blues was screened at the Cannes Classics section in 2023.
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Who directed the documentary Mississippi Blues?
Mississippi Blues was directed by Bertrand Tavernier and Robert Parrish.
When was Mississippi Blues filmed?
Mississippi Blues was filmed in 1982.
What themes does Mississippi Blues examine?
The documentary examines themes of religion and African American political activity.
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