LES BLANK'S LIGHTNIN' HOPKINS DOCUMENTARIES

(1969) Director: Les Blank

DVD

SUMMARY:

The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins
The great Texas bluesman Lightnin' Hopkins is captured brilliantly in this deeply moving film. Blank reveals Lightnin's inspiration, and features a generous helping of classic blues. Includes performances at an outdoor barbeque and a black rodeo; and a visit to his boyhood town of Centerville, Texas. This powerful portrait is among Blank's special masterworks.

The Sun's Gonna Shine
A lyrical recreation of Lightnin' Hopkins' decision at age eight to stop chopping cotton and start singing for a living.

VIDEO:
The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins (TRAILER)

The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins (1968)


The Sun's Gonna Shine (COMPLETE 10MIN FILM)



REVIEWS, INTERVIEWS, CREDITS:

• On the Making of The Blues According to Lightnin' Hopkins (by Les Blank)
• Articles by and about Les Blank and his films
• A Conversation with Les Blank - Independent Magazine (Interview)
• Les Blank's bio

NOTES:

• Les Blank's MySpace page (Includes videos of other works)
• Flower Films (Les Blank's official site)