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Release Year2021
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageEnglish
Certification12
GenresDocumentary
Votes2
DirectorCharles Todd, Matt Mitchener, Devin Chanda
WritersCharles Todd, Matt Mitchener, Devin Chanda
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsBuddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away
About Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away
Chicago blues great Buddy Guy never was the same after he heard John Lee Hooker’s seminal “Boogie Chillun’” while growing up in his rural stomping grounds of Lettswork, Louisiana. In 1957 he set out for the Windy City and its vibrant blues scene, where he played his way into the clubs, cut records, befriended and gigged with other greats (Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Otis Rush), forged his skillful, intense, wild persona, hit the road, influenced new generations of musicians (Mick, Keith, Eric, Stevie Ray Vaughan), performed at the Obama White House and collected nine Grammys along the way. Supported by a sumptuous assemblage of performance footage, testimonials from those he’s inspired (including Clapton, Carlos Santana, Gary Clark Jr., and John Mayer) and some classic blues licks, Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away finds Guy (now a young 84) looking back at his life, providing valuable insight into his music while leaving room for some memorable anecdotes.
Directed by Charles Todd, Matt Mitchener, Devin Chanda, Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away leans on a strong ensemble — Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, Gary Clark Jr. — 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 documentary titles of 2021.
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