Shake 'Em On Down
Synopsis
Shake ‘Em On Down is a one-hour documentary film which aims to tell the story of Fred McDowell, who was first recorded by Alan Lomax in 1959, traveled to Europe with the Rolling Stones in the mid-1960s, mentored Bonnie Raitt, and served as the cornerstone of the unique and enduring North Mississippi- style of blues music.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe York
- Original Title
- Shake 'Em On Down
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe York
Joe York
Andy Harper, Joe York, Becky Feder, Scott Barretta, Ron Feder
Department Leadership Roster
Joe York
Editor
Joe York
Producer
Joe York
Director
Scott Barretta
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shake 'Em On Down
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shake 'Em On Down about?
Shake ‘Em On Down is a one-hour documentary film which aims to tell the story of Fred McDowell, who was first recorded by Alan Lomax in 1959, traveled to Europe with the Rolling Stones in the mid-1960s, mentored Bonnie Raitt, and served as the cornerstone of the unique and enduring North Mississippi- style of blues music.
Who directed Shake 'Em On Down?
Shake 'Em On Down was directed by Joe York.
Who stars in Shake 'Em On Down?
The principal cast of Shake 'Em On Down includes Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, Shirley Collins, Dick Waterman.
When was Shake 'Em On Down released and how long is it?
Shake 'Em On Down was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 55m.