The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins (1968)
• December 20th, 1968 • 0h 31min
Documentary, Music
Overview
Les Blank's portrait of the great Texas bluesman, 'Lightnin' Hopkins. The film includes interviews and a performance by Hopkins. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2002.
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