by Iotis Erlewine
synopsis
The life of legendary bluesman W.C. Handy is highly dramatized in this tuneful biopic. The story opens as his father, a minister chastises his son for playing "the devil's music." Despite his father's admonitions, Handy is drawn to the blues.
characteristics
- Music
- Performer
- Performance
- Respect
- Son
- Talent
- Spiritual
- Father
- Famous
- Blues-music
- Blind
- Black [race]
- Composer
- Composition
- Fame
