Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away

MKE Film Festival

Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away
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Runtime: 1 Hr. 23 Min. Rating: Release Year: 2021 Director: Devin Amar, Charles Todd, Matt Mitchener Producer: John Beug Cinematographer: Keith Walker Editor: Matt Mitchener

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Ken Krei

This definitive documentary provides an intimate portrait of the career of legendary blues guitarist Buddy Guy and his journey from Lettsworth, LA to Chicago’s West Side. Guy's sound has netted him eight Grammy awards, as well as induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Rock stars who have been heavily influenced by his music, including Carlos Santana, Gary Clark, Jr., and John Mayer, offer their testimonies throughout the film.

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