Robert Johnson was one of the most influential blues guitarists ever. Even before his early death, fans wondered if he'd made a pact with the Devil.
Direction
Oakes treats Johnson like folklore AND real man.
Production
Only two confirmed photos exist — they make it cinematic.
Director
Brian Oakes
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Only 29 Johnson songs were recorded. The entire blues-rock canon grew from half an hour of music.
Eric Clapton literally calls Johnson 'the most important blues musician who ever lived' while admitting he misunderstood the Black experience entirely.
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