The Soul Of A Man(2003) -
Known for his haunting, high-pitched vocals and complex guitar style; he was "rediscovered" in the 1960s after decades of obscurity.
Actor Laurence Fishburne provides the voiceover, speaking from the perspective of Blind Willie Johnson. Featured Artists The Soul of a Man(2003)
Since little archival footage exists for artists like Blind Willie Johnson and Skip James, Wenders used staged, silent-film style sequences to dramatize their lives. Known for his haunting, high-pitched vocals and complex
An evangelist whose religious themes outsold many secular blues artists during the Depression. An evangelist whose religious themes outsold many secular
The Soul of a Man is a 2003 documentary film directed by Wim Wenders, serving as the second installment in the seven-part series The Blues , executive produced by Martin Scorsese. Part history and part personal pilgrimage, Wenders explores the lives and music of three of his favorite blues artists: , Skip James , and J.B. Lenoir . Creative Vision and Narrative