Street Music
Synopsis
A collection of performances by street musicians across the country, from New York to San Francisco, New Orleans to Chicago, the film presents 19 musicians in seven cities, and was one of Doob's first feature-length films. Among the singers, guitarists, drummers, dancers, and other artists, Doob includes street performance legends such as Brother Blue, Gene Palma, Bongo Joe, the Automatic Human Jukebox, and bluesman Jimmy Davis. The film captures a cross-section of Americans filled with raw talent, showmanship, and hustle, and presents a time capsule of the fashion, architecture, and culture of the 1970s. (Yale Film Archive)
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January 1, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nick Doob
- Original Title
- Street Music
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick Doob
Department Leadership Roster
Nick Doob
Director
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What is Street Music about?
A collection of performances by street musicians across the country, from New York to San Francisco, New Orleans to Chicago, the film presents 19 musicians in seven cities, and was one of Doob's first feature-length films. Among the singers, guitarists, drummers, dancers, and other artists, Doob includes street performance legends such as Brother Blue, Gene Palma, Bongo Joe, the Automatic Human Jukebox, and bluesman Jimmy Davis. The film captures a cross-section of Americans filled with raw talent, showmanship, and hustle, and presents a time capsule of the fashion, architecture, and culture of the 1970s. (Yale Film Archive)
Who directed Street Music?
Street Music was directed by Nick Doob.
Who stars in Street Music?
The principal cast of Street Music includes Brother Blue.
When was Street Music released and how long is it?
Street Music was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 57m.