The Genius of Lenny Breau (1999)
This documentary explores and celebrates the all-too-short, heartbreaking but triumphant life and unworldly talent of Lenny Breau, considered by many to have been the greatest guitar player of all time. Long before the term "fusion" was coined, Lenny was melting musical boundaries to produce original pieces that borrowed from styles as diverse as jazz, classical and flamenco. Through a combination of never-before-seen archival footage and interviews with family and colleagues, viewers are offered a close-up look at a sensitive, selfless but flawed musical genius who redefined what the guitar could do. - Telefilm Canada
Director: John Martin, Emily Hughes
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: January 1, 1999
Cast
- Emily Hughes - Self/Interviewer
- Lenny Breau - Self (archive footage)
- Rich Aldahl - Self
- George Benson - Self
- Andy Summers - Self
- Liona Boyd - Self
- Leonard Cohen - Self
- Pat Metheny - Self
- Betty Cody - Self
- Ray St. Germain - Self
Screenplay
Editing: Greg West
Production: Sleeping Giants Productions, Buffalo Gal Pictures
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Folk Music: Heritage and Stories, Folk Guitar and Storytelling Tales
Keywords
guitar, father, guitar player, guitarist
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Genius of Lenny Breau about?
- This documentary explores and celebrates the all-too-short, heartbreaking but triumphant life and unworldly talent of Lenny Breau, considered by many to have been the greatest guitar player of all time. Long before the term "fusion" was coined, Lenny was melting musical boundaries to produce original pieces that borrowed from styles as diverse as jazz, classical and flamenco. Through a combination of never-before-seen archival footage and interviews with family and colleagues, viewers are offered a close-up look at a sensitive, selfless but flawed musical genius who redefined what the guitar could do. - Telefilm Canada
- Who directed The Genius of Lenny Breau?
- The Genius of Lenny Breau was directed by John Martin, Emily Hughes.
- Who stars in The Genius of Lenny Breau?
- The Genius of Lenny Breau stars Emily Hughes, Lenny Breau, Rich Aldahl, George Benson, Andy Summers, Liona Boyd.
- How long is The Genius of Lenny Breau?
- The Genius of Lenny Breau has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is The Genius of Lenny Breau?
- The Genius of Lenny Breau is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was The Genius of Lenny Breau produced?
- The Genius of Lenny Breau was produced in Canada.
- What are the themes of The Genius of Lenny Breau?
- The themes of The Genius of Lenny Breau include: Folk Music: Heritage and Stories, Folk Guitar and Storytelling Tales.