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Filmed and set in Georgiana, Alabama circa 1950, the film stars Danny Glover as the owner of a traditional blues club that is failing and in danger of being taken over until he hires a young electric guitarist ( Gary Clark, Jr.) to stand-in as the popular "Guitar Sam" in the hopes of attracting a younger crowd.
May 9, 2008 · Honeydripper is a film by John Sayles about a struggling juke joint owner who tries to save his club with a mysterious guitarist. The film features blues music, historical context, and a cast of veteran actors.
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- Crime, Drama, History
- John Sayles
- 2008-05-09
A 1950s juke joint owner tries to save his club by hiring a legendary electric guitarist, but faces challenges from the sheriff, the church, and his own family. The film features Danny Glover, Gary Clark Jr, Lisa Gay Hamilton, and Mary Steenburgen.
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Jan 17, 2008 · A comedy-drama set in 1950s Alabama, where a blues club owner hires a young guitarist to replace the missing Guitar Sam. The film explores the intersection of civil rights and rhythm & blues, and features a cast of characters and musicians.
Faced with mounting debts and stiff competition from a rival nightclub and its newfangled jukebox, small-town Alabama club owner Tyrone Purvis (Danny Glover) and his partner Maceo (Charles S....
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- John Sayles
- PG-13
- Danny Glover
Dec 28, 2007 · Directed by John Sayles. Crime, Drama, History, Music, Musical. PG-13. 2h 4m. By Stephen Holden. Dec. 28, 2007. “Honeydripper,” John Sayles’s shambling fusion of pop mythology and social mosaic,...
