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Release Year1986
Runtime1h 20m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes1
DirectorAlan Gorg
WritersAlan Gorg
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast4 credited
Also Known AsLiving the Blues
About Living the Blues
Filmed in 1986, "Living the blues" explores the frustration, tragedy, and humor of inner city youth in pursuit of their dreams. The music helps them to weather the poverty and violence. Rock, Jazz, Reggae, Hip-Hop, Swing -- they all come out of the blues. And people love this music because it can make you happy even when you're not. If you want to play the blues, you've got to pay your dues.
Directed by Alan Gorg, Living the Blues leans on a strong ensemble — Galyn Görg, Michael Kerr, Martin Raymond — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1986.
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