This biographical picture explores the troubled life of blues singer and master guitarist Leadbelly, who developed his style and wrote many of his songs during his frequent stints in prison. Featured performances are &Rock Island Line and &Goodnight Irene.
Director: | Gordon Parks |
Producer(s): | Marc Merson |
Cast: | Roger E. Mosley, Alan Manson, Albert P. Hall, James Brodhead, John Henry Faulk, Vivian Bonnell, Dana Manno, Timothy Pickard, Loretta Greene, Valerie Odell, Rozaa Jean |