An in-depth, award-winning documentary on the life and music of legendary bluesman Robert Johnson. Mixing rare photographs, exclusive interviews, and dramatic re-creations, it presents a compelling portrait of this enigmatic figure.
Acting
Keb' Mo' channels Johnson's ghost without mimicry.
Direction
Meyer weaves fact and folklore without picking sides.
Cinematography
Depression-era photos that feel stolen from time.
Director
Peter Meyer
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Only two confirmed photos of Johnson existed when this was made; a third was discovered in 2020.
Danny Glover's narration was controversial—some critics felt a Black voice should have told this Black story.
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