United States / Jan 01, 1964
Death Don't Have No Mercy In This Land
11min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Blind Gary Davis |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Harold Becker Productions |
| Release date | 1 gennaio 1964 |
| Cinematography | Joseph Reynolds |
| Assistant directors | Jerome Shore, Harold Becker |
| Camera operators | Joseph Reynolds |
| Additional photography | Joseph Reynolds |
| Music | Robert Ellis, Dick Alderson |
| Sound | Robert Ellis, Dick Alderson |
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