Big Bill Broonzy: The Man who Brought the Blues to Britain
Synopsis
Big Bill Broonzy would inspire a generation of musicians, yet he was not the man they believed him to be. This first, very intimate, biography of the pioneering bluesman uncovers the mystery of who Broonzy really was and follows his remarkable and colorful journey from the racist Deep South to the clubs of Chicago and all across the world. With contributions from Pete Seeger, Ray Davies, Keith Richards, Martin Carthy, John Renbourn, and members of the Broonzy family. Broonzy's own words are read by Clarke Peters.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeremy Marre
- Original Title
- Big Bill Broonzy: The Man who Brought the Blues to Britain
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- BBC, BBC Four
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeremy Marre
Jeremy Marre, Mark Cooper
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Jeremy Marre
Director
Jeremy Marre
Producer
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is Big Bill Broonzy: The Man who Brought the Blues to Britain about?
Big Bill Broonzy would inspire a generation of musicians, yet he was not the man they believed him to be. This first, very intimate, biography of the pioneering bluesman uncovers the mystery of who Broonzy really was and follows his remarkable and colorful journey from the racist Deep South to the clubs of Chicago and all across the world. With contributions from Pete Seeger, Ray Davies, Keith Richards, Martin Carthy, John Renbourn, and members of the Broonzy family. Broonzy's own words are read by Clarke Peters.
Who directed Big Bill Broonzy: The Man who Brought the Blues to Britain?
Big Bill Broonzy: The Man who Brought the Blues to Britain was directed by Jeremy Marre.
Who stars in Big Bill Broonzy: The Man who Brought the Blues to Britain?
The principal cast of Big Bill Broonzy: The Man who Brought the Blues to Britain includes Lee Conley Bradley, Pete Seeger, Keith Richards, John Renbourn, Martin Carthy.
When was Big Bill Broonzy: The Man who Brought the Blues to Britain released and how long is it?
Big Bill Broonzy: The Man who Brought the Blues to Britain was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Big Bill Broonzy: The Man who Brought the Blues to Britain?
Big Bill Broonzy: The Man who Brought the Blues to Britain holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).