Drama ·Music ·History · United States of America · 2024 · 59m

The Rhythm and the Blues

Director

Cast

Leon as Eddie Taylor Sr. Toni Belafonte as Vera Taylor Alex Henderson as Larry Taylor Robert Cornelius as Howlin Wolf Guy Davis as Jimmy Reed Simon Hedger as Elliot Clapton

Crew

Jeffrey T. Brown — Director of Photography Darryl Pitts — Writer Bonni McKeown — Writer Darryl Pitts — Producer Bonni McKeown — Producer Katharin 'Ladie K' Mraz — Production Design

Tagline

They tried to steal his music, but they could never take his soul.

Synopsis

Blues legend Eddie Taylor struggles against financial hardship and music industry exploitation to make a name for himself and provide a better life for his family.

Mood & Themes

blues music

Key Collaborators

Darryl Pitts Director Jeffrey T. Brown Director of Photography Darryl Pitts Writer Bonni McKeown Writer Darryl Pitts Producer Bonni McKeown Producer Katharin 'Ladie K' Mraz Production Design

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