Blind Willie's Blues

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

This video 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.

South Georgia Folklife Project: https://archives.valdosta.edu/folklife/
Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections: https://www.valdosta.edu/archives

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 (Ga.), McDuffie 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;

UUID: 4BF76DFE-4885-38B5-48AC-B9AE7412A8EC
Collection ID: VHS 1003.11