Bonnie Blue: James Cotton's Life in the Blues(2022)
"How I got this far I'll never know, it just wasn't my time to go."
Bonnie Blue: James Cotton's Life in the Blues Synopsis
The story of James Cotton, harmonica powerhouse, whose music shaped blues and rock. Orphaned at 9, Cotton’s life tracks America’s history—from the post-depression cotton fields of the Mississippi Delta to being mentored by the original Delta bluesmen, to Chicagoland’s artistic reinvention to the live music scene in Austin, Texas.
Bonnie Blue: James Cotton's Life in the Blues (2022) is a documentary and music film directed by Bestor Cram, released on May 2, 2022 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars James Cotton, Tom Hambridge, Buddy Guy and Jimmie Vaughan.
- Director:
- Bestor Cram
- Writers:
- Mike Majoros
- Producers:
- Bestor Cram
- Status:
- Released
Bonnie Blue: James Cotton's Life in the Blues (2022) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Bonnie Blue: James Cotton's Life in the Blues before you stream it.
Bonnie Blue: James Cotton's Life in the Blues Cast & Crew
Main cast
- James Cotton
James Cotton
as Self
- Tom Hambridge
Tom Hambridge
as Self
Buddy Guy
as Self
Jimmie Vaughan
as Self
Steve Miller
as Self
Bobby Rush
as Self
- Billy Branch
Billy Branch
as Self
- Annie Raines
Annie Raines
as Self
- Curtis Salgado
Curtis Salgado
as Self
- Rick Estrin
Rick Estrin
as Self
- Bob Margolin
Bob Margolin
Key crew
Directed by Bestor Cram, written by Mike Majoros, produced by Bestor Cram.
Explore more Documentary titles
You may also like
Muscle Shoals
2013
It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley
2025
The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart
2020
Thriller 40
2023
Howard
2018
Bob Dylan – Don't Look Back
1967
The Last Waltz
1978
Adele One Night Only
2021
Western Stars
2019
WHAM!
2023
Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon
2011
OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film)
2022
Katy Perry: Part of Me
2012
Daft Punk Unchained
2015
This Is It
2009
Becoming Led Zeppelin
2025
My Generation
2017
One Direction: This Is Us
2013
Justin Bieber's Believe
2013
Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)
2026
Movies similar to Bonnie Blue: James Cotton's Life in the Blues
Big Mama Thornton: I Can’t Be Anyone But Me
2025
Patriot for life
2010
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars
2018
The Blues Brothers
1980
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
2007
What Drives Us
2021
The School of Rock
2003
Torfrock Live - Wacken Open Air 2022
2022
Amigo the Devil ─ Caving In: Alive and Alone
2021
Music Inn
2007
Betty's Blues
2013
Trolls World Tour
2020
Dolly Parton - From Rhinestones to Rock & Roll
2023
KISS Story
2021
Por tus muertos
2024
Jesus Issues
2023
Panama Radio
2019
Robert Randolph Live At Nice Jazz Festival
2012
Cheap Trick: Guitar Center Sessions
2014
Johnny Hallyday - Rester Vivant Tour
2016
Bonnie Blue: James Cotton's Life in the Blues – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bonnie Blue: James Cotton's Life in the Blues online?
+
Bonnie Blue: James Cotton's Life in the Blues (2022) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Bonnie Blue: James Cotton's Life in the Blues?
+
The main cast of Bonnie Blue: James Cotton's Life in the Blues (2022) includes James Cotton, Tom Hambridge, Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughan and Steve Miller. The film was directed by Bestor Cram. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bonnie Blue: James Cotton's Life in the Blues released?
+
Bonnie Blue: James Cotton's Life in the Blues was released on May 2, 2022 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is there a trailer for Bonnie Blue: James Cotton's Life in the Blues?
+
Yes. The official Bonnie Blue: James Cotton's Life in the Blues trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.