The Man Who Brought the Blues to Britain: Big Bill Broonzy (2013)

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Director: Jeremy Marre

Writer(s): N/A

Starring: Big Bill Broonzy, Keith Richard, Wizz Jones, Martin Carthy, Norma Waterson, Ray Davies, John Renbourn, Bob Riesman, Margo Bruynoghe, Roger House, Rosie Tolbert, Anna Lomax, Jo Ann Jackson, Billy Boy Arnold, Guy Davis, Pete Seeger, Michael Van Isveldt, Eric Clapton

Synopsis: 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 colourful 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.

Release Date: December 1, 2013 (UK) | Length: 60 min | Genre: Biography, History, Music | MPAA Rating: NR