A restored version of a music documentary treasure from the 1970s. In this French production, Greek director Roviros Manthoulis weaves a compelling narrative of love and struggle in Harlem, brought to life by amateur actors, while simultaneously capturing the electrifying and soul-stirring performances of a dozen blues musicians. From a forced labour camp in Texas to smoky NY slums in songs of suffering, resistance and escape, their music speaks of desire and heartache, of survival and the relentless trials of life.

Starring: B.B. King, Robert Pete Williams, Mance Lipscomb, Roosevelt Sykes, Bukka White, Junior Wells, Buddy Guy, Sonny Terry, Brownie McGhee, “Furry” Lewis, Jimmy Streeter, James Adams Jr., Joseph Johnson, Mack Maze, Robert Anderson, Roger Chambers, Amelia Cortez, Onike Lee, Roland Sanchez