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Louie Bluie

1985 · Movie · 60 min · ★ 7.6

DocumentaryMusic

This documentary focuses on William Howard Taft Armstrong, (better known as Louie Bluie), a Tennessee blues musician and folk artist known for his ability to play just about every stringed instrument known to man. He recounts the old days of the '30s and '40s, engaging in lively reminiscences with his friends and fellow musicians. When words are not enough, Louie pulls out his sketchpad and illustrates his thoughts with quickly executed drawings.

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Streaming on The Criterion Channel.

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Details
Years
1985
Release date
1985-11-13
Language
English
Runtime
60 min
TMDB rating
7.6/10 (13 votes)

Cast & crew

Directed by Terry Zwigoff