UNITED STATES · 2007

Honeydripper

John Sayles
American Independent blues music small business struggle generational conflict American South electric guitar innovation
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Synopsis

In 1950s Alabama, the owner of the Honeydripper juke joint finds his business dropping off and against his better judgment, hires a young electric guitarist in a last ditch effort to draw crowds during harvest time.

Year2007
CountryUnited States
DirectorJohn Sayles
Honeydripper poster

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