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Movie poster: Deep Ellum Blues (1985)
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Deep Ellum Blues

1985 · 10 min Documentary Music

Deep Ellum is a place -- a part of Dallas, Texas. Deep Ellum, along with its legendary music scene built by the likes of Blind Lemon Jefferson, Blind Willie Johnson, Lead Belly, and Bill Neely, all but disappeared with the construction of Central Expressway in the 1950s. This film is one of three short films in the Living Texas Blues series which explores the 1920's and 1930's night life in Dallas through the music of Bill Neely.

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Year 1985
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary, Music
Director Alan Govenar
Runtime 10 min.

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Deep Ellum Blues 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 1985. 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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