Legend of Lead Belly (2013)
Huddie Ledbetter was born into poverty, battled racism, and did time, but in spite of his early hardships, or perhaps because of them, he became one of the great musicians of the 20th century. We trace the life and career of Lead Belly, a man praised by critics and revered by artists, whose unique music crossed a host of genres and influenced countless industry legends, from The Beatles to Led Zeppelin to Nirvana and beyond.
Director: Alan Ravenscroft
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 51 min
Release Date: January 1, 2013
Cast
- Lead Belly - Self / Archive Footage (as Huddie Ledbetter)
- Bob Dylan - Self
Production: Smithsonian Channel
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Alan Ravenscroft
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Legend of Lead Belly about?
- Huddie Ledbetter was born into poverty, battled racism, and did time, but in spite of his early hardships, or perhaps because of them, he became one of the great musicians of the 20th century. We trace the life and career of Lead Belly, a man praised by critics and revered by artists, whose unique music crossed a host of genres and influenced countless industry legends, from The Beatles to Led Zeppelin to Nirvana and beyond.
- Who directed Legend of Lead Belly?
- Legend of Lead Belly was directed by Alan Ravenscroft.
- Who stars in Legend of Lead Belly?
- Legend of Lead Belly stars Lead Belly, Bob Dylan.
- How long is Legend of Lead Belly?
- Legend of Lead Belly has a runtime of 51m (51 minutes).
- What genre is Legend of Lead Belly?
- Legend of Lead Belly is a Documentary, Music film.