Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away (2021)
• July 27th, 2021 • 1h 30min
Documentary
Overview
Chicago blues great Buddy Guy never was the same after he heard John Lee Hooker’s seminal “Boogie Chillun’” while growing up in his rural stomping grounds of Lettswork, Louisiana. In 1957 he set out for the Windy City and its vibrant blues scene, where he played his way into the clubs, cut records, befriended and gigged with other greats (Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Otis Rush), forged his skillful, intense, wild persona, hit the road, influenced new generations of musicians (Mick, Keith, Eric, Stevie Ray Vaughan), performed at the Obama White House and collected nine Grammys along the way. Supported by a sumptuous assemblage of performance footage, testimonials from those he’s inspired (including Clapton, Carlos Santana, Gary Clark Jr., and John Mayer) and some classic blues licks, Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away finds Guy (now a young 84) looking back at his life, providing valuable insight into his music while leaving room for some memorable anecdotes.
Make sure to check your pop-up blocker!!
Trailer
Similar Movies
Twiggy
Released on: 2025-03-07
Documentary
Twiggy takes a comprehensive look at the life story of UK model and cultural icon Twiggy, real name ...
Heaven Adores You
Released on: 2014-05-14
Documentary, Music
Heaven Adores You is an intimate, meditative inquiry into the life and music of Elliott Smith. By th...
John Deacon - Il Documentario
Released on: 2019-09-25
Documentary, Music
This documentary explores Life and Art of Queen bassist John Deacon.
Imagine: John Lennon
Released on: 1988-09-30
Documentary, Music
The biography of former Beatle, John Lennon—narrated by Lennon himself—with extensive material from ...
Blues Story
Released on: 2003-11-01
TV Movie, Music, Documentary
Blues Story presents an impressionistic history of one of the most lasting art forms America has eve...
Dont Look Back
Released on: 1967-05-17
Documentary, Music
In this wildly entertaining vision of one of the twentieth century’s greatest artists, Bob Dylan is ...
Antone's: Home of the Blues
Released on: 2004-01-19
Music, Documentary
Documentary film about the legendary blues club in Austin, Texas. The film is filled with historical...
A Thousand Pieces
Released on: 2014-09-05
Documentary
A documentary about the Swedish singer Björn Afzelius, his life and work, told by interviews with fr...
Genghis Blues
Released on: 1999-07-19
Documentary, Music
Blind blues musician Paul Pena is perhaps best known for his song "Jet Airliner". In 1993, Pena hear...
Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry
Released on: 2021-02-26
Documentary, Music
This documentary offers a deeply intimate look at extraordinary teenager Billie Eilish. Award-winnin...
Down the Tracks: The Music That Influenced Led Zeppelin
Released on: 2008-01-01
Documentary, Music
Delve into the musical influences of iconic rockers Led Zeppelin, whose epic brand of arena rock gre...
Taylor Swift: American Beauty
Released on: 2012-01-03
Documentary
Taylor Alison Swift has evolved into one of the most popular names in modern music. Her strong voice...
Amir: An Afghan Refugee Musician's Life in Peshawar, Pakistan
Released on: 1985-01-01
Documentary, Music
Amir, shot during the height of the Afghan civil war in the 1980s, investigates and portrays the lif...
O, Fortuna! A portrait of the composer of Carmina Burana, Carl Orff
Released on: 2011-03-10
Documentary, Music
Angèle, Virtuoso
Released on: 2019-07-05
Documentary, Music
The unconventional story of virtuoso violinist Angèle Dubeau and her incredible journey from a small...
Machel Montano: Journey of a Soca King
Released on: 2017-09-06
Documentary
With a lifelong mission to put soca music on the international map, Machel Montano has pioneered the...
Saxophone Colossus
Released on: 1998-01-01
Music, Documentary
Tenor saxophone master Sonny Rollins has long been hailed as one of the most important artists in ja...
Gaga: Five Foot Two
Released on: 2017-09-21
Music, Documentary
Follow pop provocateur Lady Gaga as she releases a new album, preps for her Super Bowl halftime show...