James 'Super Chikan' Johnson - A Life in Blues
Synopsis
A Life in Blues both celebrates and explores the personal and musical life of one of Mississippi's most treasured sons. Having travelled the world sharing his own unique brand of blues music, James 'Super Chikan' Johnson, at the age of 73, still strives to balance a musical career while providing for his family. This film endeavours to not only lay bare Chikan's own story, but also examines how the culture and setting of the south has ultimately influenced his journey.
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A Life in Blues — James 'Super Chikan' Johnson — Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-01-06
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Clarksdale Film and Music Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Rankin, Brian Wilson
- Original Title
- James 'Super Chikan' Johnson - A Life in Blues
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Budget
- $10
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Rankin, Brian Wilson
Mark Rankin, Brian Wilson, Junji Nagano
Mark Rankin, Brian Wilson
Mark Rankin, Brian Wilson
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Rankin
Director
Brian Wilson
Director
Mark Rankin
Producer
Brian Wilson
Producer
Mark Rankin
Editor
Brian Wilson
Editor
Mark Rankin
Director of Photography
Brian Wilson
Director of Photography
Junji Nagano
Director of Photography
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What is James 'Super Chikan' Johnson - A Life in Blues about?
A Life in Blues both celebrates and explores the personal and musical life of one of Mississippi's most treasured sons. Having travelled the world sharing his own unique brand of blues music, James 'Super Chikan' Johnson, at the age of 73, still strives to balance a musical career while providing for his family. This film endeavours to not only lay bare Chikan's own story, but also examines how the culture and setting of the south has ultimately influenced his journey.
Who directed James 'Super Chikan' Johnson - A Life in Blues?
James 'Super Chikan' Johnson - A Life in Blues was directed by Mark Rankin, Brian Wilson.
Who stars in James 'Super Chikan' Johnson - A Life in Blues?
The principal cast of James 'Super Chikan' Johnson - A Life in Blues includes Super Chikan, Cedric Burnside, Charlie Musselwhite, Adam Gussow, Bobby Rush.
When was James 'Super Chikan' Johnson - A Life in Blues released and how long is it?
James 'Super Chikan' Johnson - A Life in Blues was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.