The Soul Of A Man(2003) -
Known for his haunting, high-pitched vocals and complex guitar style; he was "rediscovered" in the 1960s after decades of obscurity.
Wenders describes the film more as a "poem" than a traditional documentary. It avoids a strictly chronological approach, instead using a mix of techniques to bring the music to life: The Soul of a Man(2003)
The narrative begins with the 1977 launch of the Voyager space probe , which carried Blind Willie Johnson’s "Dark Was the Night, Cold Was the Ground" as a representation of human culture. Known for his haunting, high-pitched vocals and complex
Since little archival footage exists for artists like Blind Willie Johnson and Skip James, Wenders used staged, silent-film style sequences to dramatize their lives. Known for his haunting
The film features rare footage, including previously unpublished material of J.B. Lenoir.