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Known as the father of American Primitive Guitar, many consider John Fahey to be a foundational figure in American folk music. As both musician and musicologist, Fahey made a fundamental contribution to our understanding and appreciation of such music genres as Delta blues, Appalachian bluegrass and New Orleans jazz. In Search of Blind Joe Death combines interviews, performances and archival footage with animation in a kinetic, musically charged tribute to a tremendously influential composer, guitarist, author and provocateur. Interviewees include Pete Townshend, Joey Burns of Calexico, Chris Funk of The Decemberists and renowned radio personality Dr. Demento, aka Barry Hansen.
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Rotten Tomatoes Movie Reviews
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100%- Reviews Counted: 5
- Fresh: 5
- Rotten: 0
- Average Rating: 7.6/10
Top Critics' Reviews
Fresh: If you didn't already admire his music, you may be searching for more of it after seeing this documentary.
Fresh: Fahey-who died in 2001 at age 61-is depicted as a unique explorer who was in constant search of his next sonic revelation.
Fresh: Cullingham reveals both psychological and aesthetic reasons for Fahey's determination to remain a remote iconoclast sheltered by mystique.
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I’d heard of John Fahey, but had never heard his music. This film is quite interesting whether you know him or not. He was not the usual bland artist that is so common today. I found him refreshing.
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