The read
It runs a compact 51m.
Synopsis
Huddie Ledbetter was born into poverty, battled racism, and did time, but in spite of his early hardships, or perhaps because of them, he became one of the great musicians of the 20th century. We trace the life and career of Lead Belly, a man praised by critics and revered by artists, whose unique music crossed a host of genres and influenced countless industry legends, from The Beatles to Led Zeppelin to Nirvana and beyond.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Alan RavenscroftDirector
Cast
- Lead BellySelf / Archive Footage (as Huddie Ledbetter)
- Bob DylanSelf