A wonderful insight into the activities of American Entertainers during World War II
Directed by acclaimed documentary filmmaker Robert Mugge Black Wax is a fascinating 79-minute portrait of Scott-Heron performing at the Wax Museum Nightclub D.C. in 1982 interspersed between scenes of him discussing political ironies as he wanders past national monuments and ghetto neighborhoods in Washington. Tracks include: Storm Music Waiting For The Axe To Fall Angel Dust Gun Winter In America Alien Johannesburg 'B' Movie.
This fascinating film by renowned director Robert Mugge captures soul giant Al Green performing live and discussung his career with insight and honesty. Filmed in 1984 while at the peak of his talents the documentary shows the legendary Green switching effortlessly between sexy soul and scorching spirituality. Tracklisting People Get Ready Let's Stay Together Straighten Out Your Life Hallelujah (I Just Want To Praise The Lord) Al Green Sermon Parts 1 & 2 When The
Last of the Mississippi Jukes is an 85-minute documentary that explores the Mississippi "juke joints" where the Blues was born--from the shabby holes in the wall where the likes of Muddy Waters honed their styles to the newer clubs and lounges still extant today. Robert Mugge's film features interviews and performances at Jackson's historic Subway Lounge (as well the community's efforts to save it from demolition) and Clarksdale's Ground Zero Blues Club (co-owned by actor Morgan Freeman). That most of the featured musicians are virtual unknowns outside the area hardly lessens their appeal or diminishes the fun of this entertaining film, which also features considerable bonus footage (including an interview with Freeman). --Sam Graham
Documentary filmmaker Robert Mugge explores the juke joints of Mississippi in this fascinating documentary tracing the origins of the blues down to the nearly extinct clubs where many bluesmen first made their names. Actor Morgan Freeman introduces us to his own club which attempts to recapture some of the original spirit and passion of the old juke joints sparking a lengthy voyage of discovery for Mugge and his team.
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