Documentary · 2014 · 4m

The Murder Ballad of James Jones

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Director
Jesse Kreitzer
Cast
James Y. Jones as as Himself
Crew
Jesse Kreitzer — Editor Jesse Kreitzer — Writer Jesse Kreitzer — Producer
Synopsis

In 1993, Chicago bluesman and Howlin' Wolf protégé James "Tail Dragger" Jones murdered fellow musician "Boston Blackie" during an on-stage performance. Twenty years later, James engraved his confession onto an acetate record.

Mood & Themes
chicago, illinoisblues musicmurder chargehowlin’ wolf
Key Collaborators
Jesse Kreitzer Director Jesse Kreitzer Editor Jesse Kreitzer Writer Jesse Kreitzer Producer
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