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The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll
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THE HOWLIN' WOLF STORY: THE SECRET HISTORY OF ROCK & ROLL

20031h 28m6.3 TMDb

Directed by Don McGlynn

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Arguably second only to Muddy Waters among the Mississippi Delta singers who traveled north and pioneered urban electric blues (their supposed rivalry is the subject of one of this DVD's bonus features), Wolf was a big, imposing man with an inimitable, booming voice and a lasting influence on generations of rock & rollers--all of which comes across in the 90-minute film.

Cast

Howlin' Wolf

Howlin' Wolf

Himself

Muddy Waters

Muddy Waters

Himself

Sam Phillips

Sam Phillips

Sonny Boy Williamson

Sonny Boy Williamson

Paul Burlison

Paul Burlison

Marshall Chess

Marshall Chess

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion5
Complexity6.7
Humor5.3
Realism8.2
Action5
Darkness5

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • people who enjoy learning through film

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • those looking for narrative fiction

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