Louie Bluie (1985)

Filmed at the 1985 Friscofest

Louie Bluie (1985) poster

Crumb director Terry Zwigoff’s first film is a true treat: a documentary about the obscure country-blues musician and idiosyncratic visual artist Howard “Louie Bluie” Armstrong, member of the last known black string band in America. As beguiling a raconteur as he is a performer, Louie makes for a wildly entertaining movie subject, and Zwigoff honors him with an unsentimental but endlessly affectionate tribute. Full of infectious music and comedy, Louie Bluie is a humane evocation of the kind of pop-cultural marginalia that Zwigoff would continue to excavate in the coming years.

Director: Terry Zwigoff
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 60 min
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Cast

Editing: Victoria Lewis
Production: Superior
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Terry Zwigoff
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Music

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Louie Bluie about?
Crumb director Terry Zwigoff’s first film is a true treat: a documentary about the obscure country-blues musician and idiosyncratic visual artist Howard “Louie Bluie” Armstrong, member of the last known black string band in America. As beguiling a raconteur as he is a performer, Louie makes for a wildly entertaining movie subject, and Zwigoff honors him with an unsentimental but endlessly affectionate tribute. Full of infectious music and comedy, Louie Bluie is a humane evocation of the kind of pop-cultural marginalia that Zwigoff would continue to excavate in the coming years.
Who directed Louie Bluie?
Louie Bluie was directed by Terry Zwigoff.
Who stars in Louie Bluie?
Louie Bluie stars Howard Armstrong, Ted Bogan, Jay Lynch, Yank Rachell, Ikey Robinson.
How long is Louie Bluie?
Louie Bluie has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is Louie Bluie?
Louie Bluie is a Documentary, Music film.
Where was Louie Bluie produced?
Louie Bluie was produced in United States of America.