Double Wide Blues
Double Wide Blues

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Double Wide Blues

2012
Movie
108 min
English

A documentary about the often funny, sometimes sad, but always outrageous lives of the residents of a southern trailer park.

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IMDb6.8/10
Director: David LaChapelleGenres: Documentary, Music

Plot Summary

This documentary explores the vibrant and often overlooked world of Mississippi Hill Country blues. It delves into the lives and music of artists living in trailers, showcasing their unique style of blues that predates the electric guitar era. The film highlights the raw authenticity and deep cultural roots of this American music genre.

Critical Reception

Double Wide Blues received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its authentic portrayal of a specific American music tradition and its raw, unvarnished approach. Some noted its intimate yet observational style, while others found its pacing occasionally uneven. Audience reception generally focused on the powerful performances and the cultural insights offered.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intimate and authentic look at Mississippi Hill Country blues.

  • Appreciated for showcasing the raw talent and deep cultural heritage of its subjects.

  • Some found the film's observational style to be slow at times.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this film is not widely available, making it difficult to summarize their specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

Director David LaChapelle, known for his high-fashion and celebrity photography and music videos, took a starkly different, documentary approach for 'Double Wide Blues,' focusing on the unadorned reality of his subjects' lives and music.

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