The Genius of Lenny Breau
Synopsis
This documentary explores and celebrates the all-too-short, heartbreaking but triumphant life and unworldly talent of Lenny Breau, considered by many to have been the greatest guitar player of all time. Long before the term "fusion" was coined, Lenny was melting musical boundaries to produce original pieces that borrowed from styles as diverse as jazz, classical and flamenco. Through a combination of never-before-seen archival footage and interviews with family and colleagues, viewers are offered a close-up look at a sensitive, selfless but flawed musical genius who redefined what the guitar could do. - Telefilm Canada
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The Genius of Lenny Breau Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-09
Top Cast
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Self/Interviewer
Lenny Breau
Self (archive footage)
Rich Aldahl
Self
George Benson
Self
Andy Summers
Self
Liona Boyd
Self
Leonard Cohen
Self
Pat Metheny
Self
Betty Cody
Self
Ray St. Germain
Self
Randy Bachman
Self
Scott Paige
Self
Tad Greene
Self
Steve Vai
Self
Don Francks
Self
Ian Henstridge
Self (archive footage)
Bob Erlendson
Self
Burton Cummings
Self
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Martin, Emily Hughes
- Screenplay & Story
- John Martin, Emily Hughes, John Sobol, Richard Nielsen
- Original Title
- The Genius of Lenny Breau
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Sleeping Giants Productions, Buffalo Gal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Martin, Emily Hughes
John Martin, Emily Hughes, John Sobol, Richard Nielsen
Mark Mackay, Andrew Sobkovich
Greg West
Jim Hanley, Phyllis Laing, Paul McConvey
Department Leadership Roster
John Martin
Director
John Martin
Writer
Emily Hughes
Director
Emily Hughes
Writer
John Sobol
Writer
Richard Nielsen
Writer
Rick Skene
Stunt Coordinator
Chuck Robinson
Stunt Coordinator
Greg West
Editor
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What is The Genius of Lenny Breau about?
This documentary explores and celebrates the all-too-short, heartbreaking but triumphant life and unworldly talent of Lenny Breau, considered by many to have been the greatest guitar player of all time. Long before the term "fusion" was coined, Lenny was melting musical boundaries to produce original pieces that borrowed from styles as diverse as jazz, classical and flamenco. Through a combination of never-before-seen archival footage and interviews with family and colleagues, viewers are offered a close-up look at a sensitive, selfless but flawed musical genius who redefined what the guitar could do. - Telefilm Canada
Who directed The Genius of Lenny Breau?
The Genius of Lenny Breau was directed by John Martin, Emily Hughes.
Who stars in The Genius of Lenny Breau?
The principal cast of The Genius of Lenny Breau includes Emily Hughes, Lenny Breau, Rich Aldahl, George Benson, Andy Summers.
When was The Genius of Lenny Breau released and how long is it?
The Genius of Lenny Breau was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.