City Confidential: Greenwood, Mississippi on AllMovie

Jealousy leads to murder in the hometown of the blues in City Confidential: Greenwood, Mississippi. Robert Johnson remains one of the most influential of the Delta blues musicians. His image even adorns a stamp. But, the life that could have been was cut short due to a Southern temper and a wandering eye. In the 1930s, Johnson played all over Mississippi, impressing locals with his slide guitar and country kindness. He also had a fondness for liquor and other men's wives. When he pulled into Three Forks juke joint in Greenwood, Johnson was put on the bill alongside Sonny Boy Williamson. However, his night ended early after he ingested a poisoned sip of whiskey. Johnson died three days later of pneumonia. A&E explores the birth and resting place of the legendary player in this one-hour presentation.