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Blind Gary Davis
“Death Don't Have No Mercy In This Land”
0.0 / 10• 1964• 11m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
A short documentary on the "Harlem Street Singer," blues artist Rev. Gary Davis. Features footage of his neighborhood, Davis talking about his upbringing, and two performances including "Death Don't Have No Mercy." Benefiting from New York's folk revival in the 1960s, Davis influenced artists such as Dave Van Ronk, Bob Dylan, and the Grateful Dead.
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Rev. Gary Davis
Rev. Gary Davis
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“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Harold Becker's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Blind Gary Davis is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
