Legend of Lead Belly(2013)
Legend of Lead Belly Synopsis
Huddie Ledbetter was born into poverty, battled racism, and did time, but in spite of his early hardships, or perhaps because of them, he became one of the great musicians of the 20th century. We trace the life and career of Lead Belly, a man praised by critics and revered by artists, whose unique music crossed a host of genres and influenced countless industry legends, from The Beatles to Led Zeppelin to Nirvana and beyond.
Legend of Lead Belly (2013) is a documentary and music film directed by Alan Ravenscroft, released on January 1, 2013 with a runtime of 51m. It stars Lead Belly and Bob Dylan. Viewers rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Alan Ravenscroft
- Production:
- Smithsonian Channel
- Status:
- Released
Legend of Lead Belly Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Alan Ravenscroft.
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Legend of Lead Belly Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Legend of Lead Belly – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Legend of Lead Belly online?
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Legend of Lead Belly (2013) is available to stream on fuboTV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Legend of Lead Belly?
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The main cast of Legend of Lead Belly (2013) includes Lead Belly and Bob Dylan. The film was directed by Alan Ravenscroft. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Legend of Lead Belly released?
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Legend of Lead Belly was released on January 1, 2013 and runs for 51m.
Is Legend of Lead Belly worth watching?
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Legend of Lead Belly (2013) holds an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.