Blind Willie Blues, 1997
Scope and Contents
Blind Willie's Blues (1997) is a biographical documentary by David Fulmer (www.davidfulmer.com), created for Georgia Public Television, that delves into the life and legacy of Blind Willie McTell, a seminal figure in the Blues genre. The film traverses his journey from juke joints to street corners across the American South, capturing his unique blend of Delta blues and gospel. Through inventive guitar techniques and a nomadic lifestyle, McTell's influence is affirmed by modern artists, music scholars, and those who personally knew him, highlighting his enduring yet understated impact on American music culture.
Dates
- 1997
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Series 8: PRJ-1010 Sounds of South Georgia
Box 19
Folder 70: VHS-1010.06 The McIntosh County Shouters may not be copied
Extent
10.93 Gigabytes (1 VHS tape, 3 DVD copies, Digital version: sgfp_fulmer_blind-willie-blues_1997_bag.zip 10.93 GB .zip 11,733,253,747)
Language
From the Collection: English
Subjects
African American guitarists, Atlanta (Ga.), Blues (Music), Blues musicians, Bulloch County (Ga.), Documentary films, Electronic records, Georgia, Guitar music (Blues), "McTell, Blind Willie", Music, Thomson County (Ga.),
Subjects (Names): Ertegun, Ahmet; Grossman, Stefan; Harrison, Daphne Duval; Johnson, Naomi; Mahal, Taj; McTell, Blind Willie; Rhodes, Edward; Williams, W.A., Rev.;
Credits: Fulmer, David; Detweiler, Dirk; Hudson, William; Myers, Edwin; DeBarteleben, Henry; Lenk, Bob; Imhotep, Akbar; Loehrer, Steven; Selk, Alan; Langwell, Jim; Decker, Ace; Byrd, Beth; Fielder, Jimmy; Fleming, Jarene; Geiger, Gaye; Luke, Janice; Nisbet, Alice; Russell, Becky; Mason, Skip; Pierucci-Swieter, Rebecca; Williams, Odesser; Jackson, Jalen Markel; Bielowicz, Norman; Cohn, Larry; Evans, David; Ferris, William; Lornel, Kip; Loehrer, Steven; Augustine, Victoria; William, Carey;
Repository Details
Part of the Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections Repository
Valdosta State University Archives, Odum Library
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta GA 30601 United States
7063728116
229-259-5055 (Fax)
archives@valdosta.edu