Blues like Showers of Rain
Synopsis
This film by John Jeremy grew from photographs and field recordings made by Paul Oliver on a journey through the South in 1960. Oliver, a British architectural historian who devoted years to researching African American blues, memorialized the journey also in his 1963 book Conversation with the Blues. The film includes the voices and music of Blind James Brewer, James “Butch” Cage, Gus Cannon, Walter Davis, Blind Arvella Gray, Sam “Lightnin” Hopkins, James “Stump” Johnson, Lonnie Johnson, J. B. Lenoir, Charles Love, “Little Brother” Montgomery, James Oden, Edwin Buster Pickens, Sam Price, Robert Curtis Smith, Otis Span, Willie Thomas, Henry Townsend, Wade Walton, and others unidentified.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Jeremy
- Original Title
- Blues like Showers of Rain
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- Silverscreen Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Jeremy
John Jeremy
John Jeremy
Department Leadership Roster
John Jeremy
Director
John Jeremy
Editor
John Jeremy
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blues like Showers of Rain
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What is Blues like Showers of Rain about?
This film by John Jeremy grew from photographs and field recordings made by Paul Oliver on a journey through the South in 1960. Oliver, a British architectural historian who devoted years to researching African American blues, memorialized the journey also in his 1963 book Conversation with the Blues. The film includes the voices and music of Blind James Brewer, James “Butch” Cage, Gus Cannon, Walter Davis, Blind Arvella Gray, Sam “Lightnin” Hopkins, James “Stump” Johnson, Lonnie Johnson, J. B. Lenoir, Charles Love, “Little Brother” Montgomery, James Oden, Edwin Buster Pickens, Sam Price, Robert Curtis Smith, Otis Span, Willie Thomas, Henry Townsend, Wade Walton, and others unidentified.
Who directed Blues like Showers of Rain?
Blues like Showers of Rain was directed by John Jeremy.
Who stars in Blues like Showers of Rain?
The principal cast of Blues like Showers of Rain includes J.B. Lenoir, Lonnie Johnson, Lightnin' Hopkins.
When was Blues like Showers of Rain released and how long is it?
Blues like Showers of Rain was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 29m.