Genghis blues / Wadi Rum presents a film by Roko & Adrian Belic ; produced & shot by Roko & Adrian Belic ; written, directed, and edited by Roko Belic.
Publication Info.
New York : Docurama : Distributed in the U.S. by New Video, 2000.
1 videodisc (approximately 90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
System Details
DVD; stereo, Dolby Digital.
Performer
Paul Pena, Kongar-ol Ondar, Richard Feynman, Ralph Leighton.
Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 1999.
Audience
Not rated.
Summary
The story of a Paul Pena, a blind American blues musician, and his trek to Tuva to live among its inhabitants and compete in their triennial khoomei (throat singing) contest. He is accompanied by a documentary film team and Tuvinian throat singer Kongar-ol Ondar.
Note
Special features: Concert footage ; Running commentary ; Interview with filmmakers ; Paul Pena bio ; Tuva information page ; Web links.
Language
English dialogue (parts in Tuvinian) with optional English subtitles.