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LEADBELLY
$19.99
The synopsis for the DVD Leadbelly describes the 1976 biopic, starring Roger E. Mosley as the influential blues and folk musician Huddie Ledbetter (Lead Belly), focusing on his troubled life of hardship, racism, and frequent encounters with the law that led to time on chain gangs, and how he used his powerful music to persevere and find peace. The film, directed by Gordon Parks, explores themes of struggle and perseverance, detailing his experiences with prejudice and incarceration.
Key aspects of the film's story:
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Protagonist:The film follows the real-life Huddie Ledbetter, better known as Lead Belly.
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Setting:The story is set in the South and focuses on the struggles of an African-American musician in an era of intense racism and prejudice.
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Conflict:Lead Belly's life was marked by self-destruction and conflict with the law, often leading to imprisonment on chain gangs.