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Leadbelly (1976)
Director: Gordon Parks
Cast: Roger E. Mosley, James Brodhead, John McDonald, Leonard Wrentz
7.2Runtime126 min
RatingPG
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The life of Blues and folk singer Huddie Leadbetter, nicknamed Leadbelly is recounted. Covering the good times and bad from his 20s to 40s. Much of that time was spent on chain gangs in the south. Even in prison he became well known for the songs he had composed and sung during and before the time he spent there.
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Leadbelly, the 1976 biographical drama directed by Gordon Parks, has received positive critical reception. The film is praised for its thoughtful portrayal of blues and folk singer Huddie Leadbetter's life, including his time spent on chain gangs in the South. The film has a strong audience rating of 7.2/10 on IMDb, indicating that it resonated with viewers.
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Fans of gritty, socially-conscious dramas will appreciate the powerful performances and Gordon Parks' nuanced direction in this 1976 biopic about the life of legendary blues singer Leadbelly, brought to life by the compelling lead actor Roger E. Mosley.
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Leadbelly is a 1976 American drama film chronicling the life of blues singer Huddie Ledbetter. The film was directed by Gordon Parks, and starred Roger E. Mosley in the title role. The film focuses on the troubles of Lead Belly's youth in the segregated South including his time in prison, and his efforts to use his music to gain release.
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