In Search of Blind Joe Death: The Saga of John Fahey NC-17
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DVD Details
- Rated: NC-17
- Video: Color
- Encoding: Region 0 (Worldwide)
- Released: November 12, 2013
- Originally Released: 2013
- Label: First Run Features
Performers, Cast and Crew:
| Featured: | Pete Townshend, Rob Bowman & Dr. Demento | |
| Directed by | James Cullingham | |
| Subject: | John Fahey |
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Fahey-who died in 2001 at age 61-is depicted as a unique explorer who was in constant search of his next sonic revelation.
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Village Voice
Rating: 4/5 --
An impressive documentary on the guitar artistry of John Fahey who described himself as a spiritual detective.
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Spirituality and Practice
As Pete Townshend says at one point here, Fahey "created a new language" for the guitar.
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Reason Online
Newcomers and fans alike will find a lot to treasure here.
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Film Journal International
Rating: 3.5/4 --
Cullingham reveals both psychological and aesthetic reasons for Fahey's determination to remain a remote iconoclast sheltered by mystique.
Seattle Times
Rating: 3/5 --
If you didn't already admire his music, you may be searching for more of it after seeing this documentary.
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New York Times
Product Description:
A profile of influential guitarist John Fahey (1939-2001), featuring remarks from ex-wife Melody Fahey, Pete Townshend, musicologist Rob Bowman, writer Li Robbins, and, via archival recordings, Fahey himself. The non-linear documentary also includes photographs, film footage, and animated sequences.
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