Robert Johnson's life and music are explored through interviews with former girlfriends and musicians like David "Honeyboy" Edwards, tracing his roots in Hazlehurst, Mississippi.
“The Real Story Of The Greatest Blues Guitarist Who Ever Lived”
Synopsis
Robert Johnson's life and music are explored through interviews with former girlfriends and musicians like David "Honeyboy" Edwards, tracing his roots in Hazlehurst, Mississippi.
Synopsis
John Hammond travels through the American Deep South, tracing the life of blues musician Robert Johnson. The documentary covers Johnson's birth in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, and his early musical development. Hammond interviews two of Johnson's former girlfriends and musicians who knew him, including David "Honeyboy" Edwards and Johnny Shines. The film investigates Johnson's rumored pact with the devil, his death in the late 1930s, and the uncertainty surrounding his burial site. Johnson's music features prominently, with performances by Hammond and others.
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Why Watch
- Meet John Hammond, a key figure in blues history
- Find out about Robert Johnson's mysterious death
- See rare interviews with Johnson's girlfriends
Did You Know
- Robert Johnson's father, John H. Hammond, planned a concert for him at Carnegie Hall, but Johnson died before it could happen.
- Claude Johnson, Robert Johnson's son, was legally declared his son in 1998.
- The documentary first aired on Channel 4 in the UK in 1992.
- The film features a reenactment of a performance battle in Helena, Arkansas, between Johnson and Johnny Shines.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who hosted the documentary The Search for Robert Johnson?
John Hammond hosted the documentary.
What year did The Search for Robert Johnson first air?
The documentary first aired in 1992.
What is the duration of The Search for Robert Johnson?
The documentary has a duration of 72 minutes.
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