
Can't You Hear the Wind Howl? The Life & Music of Robert Johnson(1998)
An in-depth, award-winning documentary on the life and music of legendary bluesman Robert Johnson. Mixing rare photographs, exclusive interviews, and dramatic re-creations, it presents a compelling portrait of this enigmatic figure.
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Can't You Hear the Wind Howl? The Life & Music of Robert Johnson
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An in-depth, award-winning documentary on the life and music of legendary bluesman Robert Johnson. Mixing rare photographs, exclusive interviews, and dramatic re-creations, it presents a compelling portrait of this enigmatic figure.
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1998-09-26
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