Legend of Lead Belly

2013
Legend of Lead Belly
6.9| 0h51m| en| Documentary, Music
Storyline

Huddie Ledbetter was born into poverty, battled racism, and did time, but in spite of his early hardships, or perhaps because of them, he became one of the great musicians of the 20th century. We trace the life and career of Lead Belly, a man praised by critics and revered by artists, whose unique music crossed a host of genres and influenced countless industry legends, from The Beatles to Led Zeppelin to Nirvana and beyond.

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Starring

Leadbelly , Bob Dylan

Producted By

Smithsonian Channel

Legend of Lead Belly Trailers,Teasers and Images

  • Legend of Lead Belly Cast
Leadbelly as Self / Archive Footage (as Huddie Ledbetter)
Bob Dylan as Self