This is a great documentary which captures the life of legendary Blues singer/guitarist Sam "Lightnin" Hopkins. It starts out depicting Hopkins as a young boy when he first decides to become a musician and then goes on to show Lightnin' as an adult performing the blues. Hopkins is followed back to his home town of Centerville, Texas where he performs at a large outdoor Barbeque. It gives you a very personal and true feeling of who Lightnin' Hopkins really was and what his music stood for.
This film is truly a valuable piece of blues history and was captured brilliantly by the director/producer. A true classic!
This film is truly a valuable piece of blues history and was captured brilliantly by the director/producer. A true classic!