Where can I watch The Land Where the Blues Began (1979)?

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When was The Land Where the Blues Began released?

The Land Where the Blues Began was released in 1979.

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1979 · Film

Released in 1979, The Land Where the Blues Began is a music and documentary film directed by Alan Lomax.

What it’s about. An exploration of the musical and social origins of the blues, shot on location in Mississippi in 1978 by Alan Lomax, John Bishop, and Worth Long in association with the Mississippi Authority for Educational Television and broadcast on PBS in 1980. This re-release in 2009 includes two hours of additional music.

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If you liked it. Fans of The Land Where the Blues Began tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.

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Where can I watch The Land Where the Blues Began (1979)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Land Where the Blues Began change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
When was The Land Where the Blues Began released?: The Land Where the Blues Began was released in 1979.