Blues, specifically the gutsy delta variety, is the subject of DEEP BLUES, an illuminating and inspiring documentary put together by filmmaker Robert Mugge and writer-music critic Robert Palmer.
Palmer, who's covered popular music for Rolling Stone and the New York Times among others, is an effective guide for this trip into Mississippi: he grew up in neighboring Arkansas, and has both played the music and organized festivals devoted to it. He obviously has a great affection and respect
for his subject, and although he's not the most professional-sounding narrator, he's an engaging and friendly host, never pedantic or windy. At the start of the fil...
Released:
1992
Rated:
NR
Length:
91 mins