Deep Dive: Two Trains Runnin' (2016)
Film Lens
In 'Two Trains Runnin'', the narrative intertwines the quest of several young, white men in search of blues singers who have been missing for decades with the backdrop of the Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi during the 1960s. The film captures the cultural significance of blues music and its connection to the African American experience, as these men travel through the racially charged landscape of Mississippi, seeking to uncover the stories of artists who have been overlooked and forgotten.
The documentary presents the tension of the era, showing how music serves as both a refuge and a form of resistance amidst the struggle for civil rights. Through interviews and archival footage, 'Two Trains Runnin'' reveals the profound impact of the blues on American culture and the ongoing fight for equality.
Why Watch
- •Meet blues singers lost to history.
- •Find out about Mississippi's civil rights struggles.
- •See how music influenced social change.
Did You Know
•The film was directed by Sam Pollard in 2016.
•It has a duration of 80 minutes.
•The documentary is set against the backdrop of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi.
•The film features young, white men searching for missing blues singers.
Perfect For
Blues music fansCivil Rights historyAmerican cultural studies