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The Folk Singer: A Tale of Men, Music & America

20080.0 / 10104 min
Documentary, Music

Overview

A journey into the souls of men, maverick roots music, and the dying old America.

Follows folk blues singer Jon Konrad a.k.a. Possessed by Paul James on tour from Texas to Louisiana as he attempts to make enough money to supply for his unborn child. On his journey he crosses paths with musical peers, honky tonk proprietors, and religious mavericks. Together they explore their struggles, doubts, hopes, and demons, or - as Jon's friend Scott Biram puts it - "We can rejoice in one another's sharing of pain!"

Cast

Konrad Wert

Konrad Wert

Self (as Jon Konrad Wert)

Crew

Philipp Koepsell

Philipp Koepsell

Director of Photography

M.A. Littler

M.A. Littler

Writer

M.A. Littler

M.A. Littler

Director