In Search of Blind Joe Death: The Saga of John Fahey is a documentary film about the legendary American guitarist, composer and provocateur John Fahey, 1939-2001. Fahey is often considered the godfather of 'American primitive guitar'. This cinematic exploration features Pete Townshend, Chris Funk of The Decemberists and Joey Burns of Calexico. These stellar musicians, along with Fahey associates and friends such as the famous 'Dr. Demento', guitarist and producer Terry Robb, ... (Full plot summary below)
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In Search of Blind Joe Death: The Saga of John Fahey is a documentary film about the legendary American guitarist, composer and provocateur John Fahey, 1939-2001. Fahey is often considered the godfather of 'American primitive guitar'. This cinematic exploration features Pete Townshend, Chris Funk of The Decemberists and Joey Burns of Calexico. These stellar musicians, along with Fahey associates and friends such as the famous 'Dr. Demento', guitarist and producer Terry Robb, and radio broadcaster Barry Hansen, explore the legacy of this profoundly influential artist. The film was recorded in the Washington D.C. area where John Fahey was born, along the Mississippi Delta from Memphis to New Orleans, in Los Angeles, Toronto, Austin, New York and in Oregon where Fahey spent his last two decades.
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| Reason OnlineKurt LoderAs Pete Townshend says at one point here, Fahey "created a new language" for the guitar. |
| Film Journal InternationalDaniel EaganNewcomers and fans alike will find a lot to treasure here. |
| New York TimesNeil GenzlingerIf you didn't already admire his music, you may be searching for more of it after seeing this documentary. |
| User ReviewSean CUninspired documentary about the elusive John Fahey. It does not get under the surface but features some great anecdotes. |
| User Reviewmr wUninspired documentary about the elusive John Fahey. It does not get under the surface but features some great anecdotes. |
| User ReviewBlobbo .Uninspired documentary about the elusive John Fahey. It does not get under the surface but features some great anecdotes. |
| User ReviewBlobbo KUninspired documentary about the elusive John Fahey. It does not get under the surface but features some great anecdotes. |
| User ReviewBlobbo BUninspired documentary about the elusive John Fahey. It does not get under the surface but features some great anecdotes. |
