Leadbelly

This compelling biodrama chronicles the fascinating, hardscrabble life of blues musician Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter (Roger E. Mosley). A gifted singer and talented 12-string guitar player, Lead Belly would have several brushes with the law-even serving multiple stints in prison and working on a chain gang-as he traveled the rocky road to musical success. Paul Benjamin, Madge Sinclair, Alan Manson, Albert Hall, Art Evans co-star; directed by Gordon Parks. 126 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English LPCM mono; Subtitles: English (SDH). Region Free