The Land Where the Blues Began
An exploration of the musical and social origins of the blues, shot on location in Mississippi in 1978 by Alan Lomax, John Bishop, and Worth Long in association with the Mississippi Authority for Educational Television and broadcast on PBS in 1980. This re-release in 2009 includes two hours of additional music.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1979 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary, Music |
| Director | Alan Lomax |
| Runtime | 58 min. |
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The Land Where the Blues Began is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1979. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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