The Torch
Synopsis
At 83, Chicago legend Buddy Guy remains the standard bearer for the blues, an icon determined to see the art form live on long after he’s gone. Enter guitar phenom Quinn Sullivan, who has been mentored by Guy since he was a kid. This stirring documentary, amplified by electrifying musical performances, charts the guidance Guy himself received from the likes of Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf while observing the Grammy®-winner passing his wisdom to the next generation.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-02-08
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysChicago International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 18, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 18, 2022
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Farrell
- Original Title
- The Torch
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, India
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Cinestaan Film Company, IFC Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Farrell
Dan Mooney
Amy Briamonte, Jonathan Sehring, Jim Farrell
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Jim Farrell
Director
Amy Briamonte
Producer
Jonathan Sehring
Producer
Jim Farrell
Producer
Dan Mooney
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What is The Torch about?
At 83, Chicago legend Buddy Guy remains the standard bearer for the blues, an icon determined to see the art form live on long after he’s gone. Enter guitar phenom Quinn Sullivan, who has been mentored by Guy since he was a kid. This stirring documentary, amplified by electrifying musical performances, charts the guidance Guy himself received from the likes of Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf while observing the Grammy®-winner passing his wisdom to the next generation.
Who directed The Torch?
The Torch was directed by Jim Farrell.
Who stars in The Torch?
The principal cast of The Torch includes Buddy Guy, Carlos Santana, Tom Hambridge, Quinn Sullivan, Derek Trucks.
When was The Torch released and how long is it?
The Torch was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.