Documentary ·Music · United States of America · 2024 · 1h 21m

James 'Super Chikan' Johnson - A Life in Blues

Director

Cast

Super Chikan as Self Cedric Burnside as Self Charlie Musselwhite as Self Adam Gussow as Self Bobby Rush as Self

Crew

Mark Rankin — Director of Photography Brian Wilson — Director of Photography Junji Nagano — Director of Photography Mark Rankin — Editor Brian Wilson — Editor Mark Rankin — Producer

Synopsis

A Life in Blues both celebrates and explores the personal and musical life of one of Mississippi's most treasured sons. Having travelled the world sharing his own unique brand of blues music, James 'Super Chikan' Johnson, at the age of 73, still strives to balance a musical career while providing for his family. This film endeavours to not only lay bare Chikan's own story, but also examines how the culture and setting of the south has ultimately influenced his journey.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Key Collaborators

Mark Rankin Director Brian Wilson Director Mark Rankin Director of Photography Brian Wilson Director of Photography Junji Nagano Director of Photography Mark Rankin Editor Brian Wilson Editor Mark Rankin Producer Brian Wilson Producer

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