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IN SEARCH OF BLIND JOE DEATH:
THE SAGA OF JOHN FAHEY

Tamarack Productions •  2013 •  58min

In Search of Blind Joe Death: The Saga of John Fahey is a documentary film about the legendary American guitarist, composer and provocateur John Fahey, 1939-2001. Fahey is often considered the godfather of 'American primitive guitar'. This cinematic exploration features Pete Townshend, Chris Funk of The Decemberists and Joey Burns of Calexico. These stellar musicians, along with Fahey associates and friends such as the famous 'Dr. Demento', guitarist and producer Terry Robb, and radio broadcaster Barry Hansen, explore the legacy of this profoundly influential artist. The film was recorded in the Washington D.C. area where John Fahey was born, along the Mississippi Delta from Memphis to New Orleans, in Los Angeles, Toronto, Austin, New York and in Oregon where Fahey spent his last two decades.

Directed by: James Cullingham

Produced by: James Cullingham, Monica Szenteszky, Tina Witham

Executive Producers: James Cullingham, JoAnn McCaig, Doug Whyte

Supervising Editor: Caroline Christie

Edited by: Caroline Christie, Jessica Anne Cullingham

Cinematography: Igal Hecht

Camera: Igal Hecht

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