Storyline
Shake ‘Em On Down is a one-hour documentary film which aims to tell the story of Fred McDowell, who was first recorded by Alan Lomax in 1959, traveled to Europe with the Rolling Stones in the mid-1960s, mentored Bonnie Raitt, and served as the cornerstone of the unique and enduring North Mississippi- style of blues music.
Cast & Crew
Bonnie Raitt
Herself
Lead
Taj Mahal
Himself
SC
Shirley Collins
Herself
Dick Waterman
Himself
What People Are Saying
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“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Joe York's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
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“Every frame feels alive. Shake 'Em On Down is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
