James ‘Super Chikan’ Johnson — A Life in Blues
synopsis
A Life in Blues both celebrates and explores the personal and musical life of one of Mississippi’s most treasured sons. Having travelled the world sharing his own unique brand of blues, James ‘Super Chikan’ Johnson, at the age of 72, still strives to balance a musical career while providing for his family. This film lays bare Chikan’s own story, but also examines how the culture and setting of his hometown and state have ultimately influenced his journey.
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synopsis
A Life in Blues both celebrates and explores the personal and musical life of one of Mississippi’s most treasured sons. Having travelled the world sharing his own unique brand of blues, James ‘Super Chikan’ Johnson, at the age of 72, still strives to balance a musical career while providing for his family. This film lays bare Chikan’s own story, but also examines how the culture and setting of his hometown and state have ultimately influenced his journey.
