I Ain't Lying (1975)
16mm color documentary based on fieldwork William Ferris conducted with African American storytellers and bluesmen in the communities of Leland and Rose Hill, Mississippi. The stories include include folk and religious tales, jokes, toast telling sessions, and characters from African American oral tradition. The film also includes footage filmed at churches and juke joints.
Director: Bill Ferris
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 22 min
Release Date: January 1, 1975
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is I Ain't Lying about?
- 16mm color documentary based on fieldwork William Ferris conducted with African American storytellers and bluesmen in the communities of Leland and Rose Hill, Mississippi. The stories include include folk and religious tales, jokes, toast telling sessions, and characters from African American oral tradition. The film also includes footage filmed at churches and juke joints.
- Who directed I Ain't Lying?
- I Ain't Lying was directed by Bill Ferris.
- How long is I Ain't Lying?
- I Ain't Lying has a runtime of 22m (22 minutes).
- What genre is I Ain't Lying?
- I Ain't Lying is a Documentary film.