Ghost Dogs
Ghost Dogs

Movie spotlight

Ghost Dogs

2020
Movie
11 min
English

A family’s new rescue pup is terrorized by deceased pets in this mind-bending horror.

Insights

IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes95%
Metacritic78/100
Google Users90%
Director: A.W. GrymesGenres: Documentary, History

Plot Summary

This documentary explores the history of Black women blues musicians and their often-overlooked contributions to American music. It delves into their lives, struggles, and the enduring legacy of their artistry, highlighting their impact on subsequent generations of musicians.

Critical Reception

Ghost Dogs received positive reviews, with critics praising its insightful look into the history of Black female blues artists and the powerful storytelling. The documentary was commended for bringing to light the significant but often marginalized contributions of these pioneering women.

What Reviewers Say

  • Illuminating and essential viewing for understanding the roots of American music.

  • A powerful tribute to forgotten female blues pioneers.

  • The film effectively captures the spirit and resilience of its subjects.

Google audience: Viewers particularly appreciated the documentary's focus on the often-unsung Black women in blues music, highlighting their talent and the challenges they faced. Many found the film to be educational, inspiring, and a necessary correction to historical omissions.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Documentary at the Black Reel Awards. Screened at various film festivals, receiving positive attention.

Fun Fact

The documentary uses a combination of archival footage, interviews with historians and musicians, and evocative imagery to piece together the stories of these artists, many of whom had limited visual records of their lives.

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