A pair of short cinematic portraits of iconic blues musicians Lightnin’ Hopkins and Mance Lipscomb from legendary American documentarian Les Blank.

The Blues Accordin’ to Lightnin’ Hopkins
The great Texas bluesman Lightnin’ Hopkins is captured brilliantly in this deeply moving film. Blank reveals Lightnin’s inspiration, and features a generous helping of classic blues. The film includes performances at an outdoor barbeque and a black rodeo, and a visit to his boyhood town of Centerville, Texas. This powerful portrait is among Blank’s special masterworks.

A Well Spent Life
Many people consider Texas bluesman Mance Lipscomb to be the greatest blues guitarist and songster of all time. This glowing portrait of the legendary musician, reportedly the favorite film of Kurt Vonnegut, Jr, is among Blank’s special masterworks. Instead of growing bitter, tough times made Lipscomb sweet.