Can't You Hear the Wind Howl? The Life & Music of Robert Johnson
An in-depth, award-winning documentary on the life and music of legendary bluesman Robert Johnson. Mixing rare photographs, exclusive interviews, and dramatic re-creations, it presents a compelling portrait of this enigmatic figure.
Can't You Hear the Wind Howl? The Life & Music of Robert Johnson (1998)
Peter Meyer
At a glance
Countries
United States of America
Ratings
TMDB users
8.8/10
3 votes
Rating consensus
88/100 blend
Sources: TMDB
Warm reception overall — weighted ~88/100 across 1 rating source. The listed meters mostly agree.
Cast
Danny Glover
Self - Narrator (voice)
Keb' Mo'
Robert Johnson
Yolonda Williams
Callie / Virginia
Marcus M. Mauldin
Johnny Shine
Liz Mikel
Nickel Lady
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Can't You Hear the Wind Howl? The Life & Music of Robert Johnson (1998)
Peter Meyer
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