Late Blossom Blues (2017): cast, story & where to watch

2017 · Film

Late Blossom Blues poster

Released in 2017, Late Blossom Blues is a music and documentary film directed by Wolfgang Almer, running about 89 minutes. “At 82, he's just getting started.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A 1932-born hard-working poor black man from the Mississippi backwoods becomes an internationally acclaimed Blues star after he releases his debut album at age 81.

Who’s in it. Late Blossom Blues stars Leo "Bud" Welch as Himself, Vencie Varnado as Bud's Manager, Dixie Street as Drummer and Bruce Watson as Record producer, among others.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Late Blossom Blues page.

If you liked it. Fans of Late Blossom Blues tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Late Blossom Blues (2017)?
In US, Late Blossom Blues is available to stream on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Who stars in Late Blossom Blues?
Late Blossom Blues stars Leo "Bud" Welch, Vencie Varnado, Dixie Street, Bruce Watson and Roger Stolle.
When was Late Blossom Blues released?
Late Blossom Blues was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.