Samuel John "Lightnin'" Hopkins was an American country blues singer, songwriter, guitarist and occasional pianist from Centerville, Texas. In 2010 Rolling Stone magazine ranked him No. 71 on its list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time.
Movies7 2007 HD
In 1962, a group of legendary American blues musicians embarked on a series of tours to the United Kingdom. Footage from these classic concerts,...
Genre: Music
Cast: Muddy Waters
Movies7.8 1968 HD
Les Blank's portrait of the great Texas bluesman, 'Lightnin' Hopkins. The film includes interviews and a performance by Hopkins. Preserved by the...
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Lightnin' Hopkins
Movies6.6 1969 HD
A lyrical recreation of Lightnin’ Hopkins’ decision at age eight to stop chopping cotton and start singing for a living.
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Lightnin' Hopkins
Movies8 1969 HD
This short film by Les Blank with Skip Gerson features the charismatic legendary blues icon Lightnin' Hopkins sing a beautiful song about a...
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Lightnin' Hopkins
Movies7.3 2004 HD
Chronicles the fascinating and often turbulent life of Townes Van Zandt.
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Townes Van Zandt
Movies1 2003 HD
Taken from the European tours organised for American blues musicians between 1962 and 1969, this release features performances by several popular...
Genre: Music
Cast: Sonny Boy Williamson
Movies1 2001 HD
Several live acoustic & electric performances by Texas Blues guitarist Lightnin' Hopkins.
Genre: Music
Cast: Lightnin' Hopkins
Movies5 1968 HD
Lightnin' Hopkins sings about playing cards with Les Blank and Skip Gerson - a card game he won which turned critical to the making of the film "The...
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Cast: Lightnin' Hopkins
Movies1 1985 HD
Anthology of six short films, including: Dizzy Gillespie Chicken Real Cigarette Blues God Respects Us When We Work, But Loves Us When We Dance ...
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Sonny Rhodes
Movies1 1970 HD
This film by John Jeremy grew from photographs and field recordings made by Paul Oliver on a journey through the South in 1960. Oliver, a British...
Genre: Music
Cast: J.B. Lenoir
Movies7 2014 HD
Loving, music-filled tribute to Chris Strachwitz, guiding force behind legendary roots music label Arhoolie Records. With Ry Cooder, Clifton Chenier,...
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Ry Cooder
Movies1 1970 HD
Lightnin' Hopkins sings about playing cards with Les Blank and Skip Gerson - a card game he won which turned critical to the making of the film "The...
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Cast: Billy Bizor
Movies1 2000 HD
Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins play music and talk about their lives. Hosted by musician Taj Mahal.
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Cast: Mance Lipscomb
Movies1 1996 HD
Assorted performances collected by Stefan Grossman. Includes Albert Collins, Freddie King, Lightnin; Hopkins, and Mance Lipscomb
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Cast: Albert Collins
Movies1 1963 HD
In 1963 German filmmaker Dietrich Wawzyn set out to shoot a series of films for German television that took him through the southern US in search of...
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Jesse Fuller
