Blind Gary Davis (1964)
Death Don't Have No Mercy In This Land
A short documentary on the "Harlem Street Singer," blues artist Rev. Gary Davis. Features footage of his neighborhood, Davis talking about his upbringing, and two performances including "Death Don't Have No Mercy." Benefiting from New York's folk revival in the 1960s, Davis influenced artists such as Dave Van Ronk, Bob Dylan, and the Grateful Dead.
Director: Harold Becker
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: January 1, 1964
Cast
- Rev. Gary Davis - Rev. Gary Davis
Production: Harold Becker Productions
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
documentary short
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Blind Gary Davis about?
- A short documentary on the "Harlem Street Singer," blues artist Rev. Gary Davis. Features footage of his neighborhood, Davis talking about his upbringing, and two performances including "Death Don't Have No Mercy." Benefiting from New York's folk revival in the 1960s, Davis influenced artists such as Dave Van Ronk, Bob Dylan, and the Grateful Dead.
- Who directed Blind Gary Davis?
- Blind Gary Davis was directed by Harold Becker.
- Who stars in Blind Gary Davis?
- Blind Gary Davis stars Rev. Gary Davis.
- How long is Blind Gary Davis?
- Blind Gary Davis has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is Blind Gary Davis?
- Blind Gary Davis is a Documentary film.