Leadbelly
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Leadbelly

Leadbelly (1976)

Genres - Biography, Drama, Music  |   Sub-Genres - Biographical Film  |   Release Date - May 28, 1976  |   Run Time - 126 min.  |   Countries - United States of America  |   MPAA Rating - PG
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Leadbelly is a 1976 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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Blues Music, Lead Belly

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Narrative Location: Louisiana
Subject: Biographical about musicians, Biographical about singers

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Alternate Titles

Io, re del blues
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Leadbelly
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