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In Search of Blind Joe Death: The Saga of John Fahey

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The life and work of American guitarist, composer and provocateur John Fahey.

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Tom Keogh Seattle Times 09/05/2013
3.5/4
Cullingham reveals both psychological and aesthetic reasons for Fahey's determination to remain a remote iconoclast sheltered by mystique. Go to Full Review Neil Genzlinger New York Times 08/15/2013
3/5
If you didn't already admire his music, you may be searching for more of it after seeing this documentary. Go to Full Review Nick Schager Village Voice 08/13/2013
Fahey-who died in 2001 at age 61-is depicted as a unique explorer who was in constant search of his next sonic revelation. Go to Full Review Daniel Eagan Film Journal International 03/24/2015
Newcomers and fans alike will find a lot to treasure here. Go to Full Review Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice 11/12/2013
4/5
An impressive documentary on the guitar artistry of John Fahey who described himself as a spiritual detective. Go to Full Review Kurt Loder Reason Online 09/06/2013
As Pete Townshend says at one point here, Fahey "created a new language" for the guitar. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Blobbo X @Blobbo 11/04/2018 Only 5K at box office? Was public even invited? See more 02/23/2015 Uninspired documentary about the elusive John Fahey. It does not get under the surface but features some great anecdotes. See more Read all reviews
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James Cullingham

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James Cullingham

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Synopsis The life and work of American guitarist, composer and provocateur John Fahey.
Director
James Cullingham
Genre
Documentary, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 9, 2016
Runtime
58m
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