Legend of Lead Belly
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Ravenscroft
- Original Title
- Legend of Lead Belly
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- Smithsonian Channel
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Ravenscroft
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Alan Ravenscroft
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What is Legend of Lead Belly about?
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.
Who directed Legend of Lead Belly?
Legend of Lead Belly was directed by Alan Ravenscroft.
Who stars in Legend of Lead Belly?
The principal cast of Legend of Lead Belly includes Lead Belly, Bob Dylan.
When was Legend of Lead Belly released and how long is it?
Legend of Lead Belly was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 51m.