United States / Oct 27, 2019 / Chicago International Film Festival
1h 47min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
At 83, Chicago legend Buddy Guy remains the standard bearer for the blues, an icon determined to see the art form live on long after he’s gone. Enter guitar phenom Quinn Sullivan, who has been mentored by Guy since he was a kid. This stirring documentary, amplified by electrifying musical performances, charts the guidance Guy himself received from the likes of Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf while observing the Grammy®-winner passing his wisdom to the next generation.
Genres
DocumentaryMusic
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Torch |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America, India |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Cinestaan Film Company, IFC Productions |
| Official site | thetorchmovie.com |
| Release date | 18 marzo 2022 |
| Production | Jim Farrell, Amy Briamonte, Jonathan Sehring |
| Editing | Dan Mooney |
| Cinematography | Aaron Frutman |
| Assistant directors | Jim Farrell |
Release dates
Premiere
Limited release
United States / Mar 18, 2022
Digital
United States / Mar 18, 2022
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