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Blind Gary Davis

Death Don't Have No Mercy In This Land

A short documentary on the "Harlem Street Singer," blues artist Rev. Gary Davis. Features footage of his neighborhood, Davis talking about his upbringing, and two performances including "Death Don't Have No Mercy." Benefiting from New York's folk revival in the 1960s, Davis influenced artists such as Dave Van Ronk, Bob Dylan, and the Grateful Dead.

11m1964

English

Crew and Cast

Storyline

A short documentary on the "Harlem Street Singer," blues artist Rev. Gary Davis. Features footage of his neighborhood, Davis talking about his upbringing, and two performances including "Death Don't Have No Mercy." Benefiting from New York's folk revival in the 1960s, Davis influenced artists such as Dave Van Ronk, Bob Dylan, and the Grateful Dead.

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Info

Status
Released
Released
1 January 1964
Runtime
11m

Production

Director
Harold Becker
Studios
Harold Becker Productions

Languages

Original
English
Spoken
English