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2022107 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

The Torch

2022107 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

83-year-old Buddy Guy mentors young guitarist Quinn Sullivan, passing on the legacy of the blues through performances and personal guidance.

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83-year-old Buddy Guy mentors young guitarist Quinn Sullivan, passing on the legacy of the blues through performances and personal guidance.

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Jim Farrelldirector

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Carlos Santana

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Tom Hambridgecast

Quinn Sullivan

Quinn Sullivancast

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Buddy Guy, an 83-year-old blues legend from Chicago, mentors young guitarist Quinn Sullivan. The film captures their musical performances and the lessons Guy learned from icons like Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf. As Guy shares his knowledge, he aims to preserve the blues genre for future musicians. The documentary runs for 107 minutes and features a blend of live music and personal stories that reflect the legacy of blues music in America.

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