Bonnie Blue: James Cotton's Life in the Blues
The story of James Cotton, harmonica powerhouse, whose music shaped blues and rock. Orphaned at 9, Cotton’s life tracks America’s history—from the post-depression cotton fields of the Mississippi Delta to being mentored by the original Delta bluesmen, to Chicagoland’s artistic reinvention to the live music scene in Austin, Texas.
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Bonnie Blue: James Cotton's Life in the Blues
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
May 2, 2022
Runtime
1h 30m
Genres
Documentary, Music
Original Title
Bonnie Blue: James Cotton's Life in the Blues
Director
Bestor Cram
Description
The story of James Cotton, harmonica powerhouse, whose music shaped blues and rock. Orphaned at 9, Cotton’s life tracks America’s history—from the post-depression cotton fields of the Mississippi Delta to being mentored by the original Delta bluesmen, to Chicagoland’s artistic reinvention to the live music scene in Austin, Texas.
