Big Bill Broonzy would inspire a generation of musicians, yet he was not the man they believed him to be. This first, very intimate, biography of the pioneering bluesman uncovers the mystery of who Broonzy really was and follows his remarkable and colorful journey from the racist Deep South to the clubs of Chicago and all across the world. With contributions from Pete Seeger, Ray Davies, Keith Richards, Martin Carthy, John Renbourn, and members of the Broonzy family. Broonzy's own words are read by Clarke Peters.
- Status
- Released
- Production
- BBC, BBC Four
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Top Cast
Lee Conley Bradley as Self (archive footage)
Pete Seeger as Self
Keith Richards as Self
John Renbourn as Self
Martin Carthy as Self
Top Crew
Jeremy Marre · Director
Mark Cooper · Executive Producer
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