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The Murder Ballad of James Jones
0.0 / 10• 2014• 4m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
In 1993, Chicago bluesman and Howlin' Wolf protégé James "Tail Dragger" Jones murdered fellow musician "Boston Blackie" during an on-stage performance. Twenty years later, James engraved his confession onto an acetate record.
Cast & Crew
JY
James Y. Jones
as Himself
LeadWhat People Are Saying
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“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jesse Kreitzer's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
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“Every frame feels alive. The Murder Ballad of James Jones is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
