Bonnie Blue: James Cotton's Life in the Blues
“"How I got this far I'll never know, it just wasn't my time to go."”
Synopsis
The story of James Cotton, harmonica powerhouse, whose music shaped blues and rock. Orphaned at 9, Cotton’s life tracks America’s history—from the post-depression cotton fields of the Mississippi Delta to being mentored by the original Delta bluesmen, to Chicagoland’s artistic reinvention to the live music scene in Austin, Texas.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-01-24
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Independent Film Festival of Boston
Festival / Special Debut
February 14, 2025
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bestor Cram
- Screenplay & Story
- Mike Majoros
- Original Title
- Bonnie Blue: James Cotton's Life in the Blues
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bestor Cram
Mike Majoros
Bestor Cram, Judy Laster
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Bestor Cram
Producer
Bestor Cram
Director
Mike Majoros
Writer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Bonnie Blue: James Cotton's Life in the Blues about?
The story of James Cotton, harmonica powerhouse, whose music shaped blues and rock. Orphaned at 9, Cotton’s life tracks America’s history—from the post-depression cotton fields of the Mississippi Delta to being mentored by the original Delta bluesmen, to Chicagoland’s artistic reinvention to the live music scene in Austin, Texas.
Who directed Bonnie Blue: James Cotton's Life in the Blues?
Bonnie Blue: James Cotton's Life in the Blues was directed by Bestor Cram.
Who stars in Bonnie Blue: James Cotton's Life in the Blues?
The principal cast of Bonnie Blue: James Cotton's Life in the Blues includes James Cotton, Tom Hambridge, Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughan, Steve Miller.
When was Bonnie Blue: James Cotton's Life in the Blues released and how long is it?
Bonnie Blue: James Cotton's Life in the Blues was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bonnie Blue: James Cotton's Life in the Blues?
Bonnie Blue: James Cotton's Life in the Blues holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).