| Description |
1 videodisc (57 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
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digital optical rda |
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video file DVD video rda |
| System Details |
DVD, widescreen presentation. |
| Cast |
Pete Townshend, John Fahey, Dr. Demento, Chris Funk, Joey Burns. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 2013. |
| Summary |
Known as the father of American Primitive Guitar, many consider John Fahey to be a foundational figure in American folk music. As both musician and musicologist, Fahey made a fundamental contribution to our understanding and appreciation of such music genres as Delta blues, Appalachian bluegrass, and New Orleans jazz. Interviews, performances and archival footage with animation are combined in a musically charged tribute to a tremendously influential composer, guitarist and provocateur. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Note |
Special features: Rare Fahey performance footage; extended interviews with Pete Townshend, Chris Funk and others; Fahey audio clips; two tribute performances. |
| Local Note |
WHPLEDVD |
| Subject |
Fahey, John, 1939-2001.
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Guitarists -- United States -- Biography.
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Blues musicians -- United States -- Biography.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary films.
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Biographical films.
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Feature films.
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Nonfiction films.
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| Added Author |
Cullingham, James, filmmaker.
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Townshend, Pete, performer.
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Fahey, John, 1939-2001, performer.
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Dr. Demento, performer.
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| Added Title |
Saga of John Fahey |
| Standard No. |
720229915731 |
| Music No. |
FRF 915731D First Run Features |
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