America’S Blues screens at The St. Louis International Film Festival Saturday, November 7th at The Stage at Kdhx (3524 Washington Boulevard St Louis, Mo 63103). Director Patrick Branson will be in attendance. Ticket information can be found Here
From Charlie Patton’s roots in the rural South to Bob Dylan’s 1998 performance at Madison Square Garden, blues music has transcended generations and racial barriers. The foundation for pop culture and American music, blues not only influenced musical genres such jazz, country, and rock ‘n’ roll but also helped to tear down the walls of segregation and create acceptance of cultural diversity. Director Patrick Branson’s America’S Blues takes a new angle on an established narrative, focusing on the evolution of American music and the impact that blues music has had on American society and culture. Through interviews with musicians, historians, professionals, and activists, a compelling story of the music’s significant historical contribution unfolds.
From Charlie Patton’s roots in the rural South to Bob Dylan’s 1998 performance at Madison Square Garden, blues music has transcended generations and racial barriers. The foundation for pop culture and American music, blues not only influenced musical genres such jazz, country, and rock ‘n’ roll but also helped to tear down the walls of segregation and create acceptance of cultural diversity. Director Patrick Branson’s America’S Blues takes a new angle on an established narrative, focusing on the evolution of American music and the impact that blues music has had on American society and culture. Through interviews with musicians, historians, professionals, and activists, a compelling story of the music’s significant historical contribution unfolds.
- 11/5/2015
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
America’S Blues screens Monday July 20 at 5:00pm at The Tivoli Theater as part of this year’s St. Louis Filmmaker’s Showcase. Ticket information can be found Here
Transcending generations and racial barriers, the blues laid the foundation for pop culture and virtually all American music. Through interviews with musicians, historians, professionals, and activists, filmmaker Patrick Branson’s America’S Blues offers a new angle on an established narrative, focusing on the evolution of the blues and the music’s impact on American society and culture.
Patrick Branson took the time to answer some questions for We Are Movie Geeks in advance of his film’s screening at the St. Louis Filmmaker’s Showcase.
Interview conducted by Tom Stockman
We Are Movie Geeks: What was your filmmaking experience prior to America’S Blues. Is this your first feature-length documentary?
Patrick Branson: Yes, America’s Blues is my first feature.
Transcending generations and racial barriers, the blues laid the foundation for pop culture and virtually all American music. Through interviews with musicians, historians, professionals, and activists, filmmaker Patrick Branson’s America’S Blues offers a new angle on an established narrative, focusing on the evolution of the blues and the music’s impact on American society and culture.
Patrick Branson took the time to answer some questions for We Are Movie Geeks in advance of his film’s screening at the St. Louis Filmmaker’s Showcase.
Interview conducted by Tom Stockman
We Are Movie Geeks: What was your filmmaking experience prior to America’S Blues. Is this your first feature-length documentary?
Patrick Branson: Yes, America’s Blues is my first feature.
- 7/18/2015
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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