Blind Willie's Blues (1997) is a biographical documentary by Director 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.

Production company: David Fulmer Productions

This video was created by David Fulmer for Georgia Public Television (1997) and is a part of the South Georgia Folklife Collection at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. This video has been uploaded for educational purposes only.

Subject Headings: 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.),

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;