Plot Summary
Wim Wenders looks at the dramatic tension in the blues between the sacred and the profane by exploring the music and lives of three of his favorite blues artists: Skip James, Blind Willie Johnson and J. B. Lenoir. Part history, part personal pilgrimage, the film tells the story of these lives in music through an extended fictional film sequence (recreations of '20s and '30s events - shot in silent-film, hand-crank style), rare archival footage, present-day documentary scenes and covers of their songs by contemporary musicians such as Shemekia Copeland, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Garland Jeffreys, Chris Thomas King, Cassandra Wilson, Nick Cave, Los Lobos, Eagle Eye Cherry, Vernon Reid, James "Blood" Ulmer, Lou Reed, Bonnie Raitt, Marc Ribot, The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Lucinda Williams and T-Bone Burnett.
Our Take
Expert, independent review by the HollyFlixHD Editorial Team
Analyzing cinematography, narrative pacing, and lead performances for The Soul of a Man. Writing review...
Full Cast & Characters
Director & Crew
Wim Wenders
Director
Where to Watch The Soul of a Man Online
You can currently stream The Soul of a Man online or watch it in HD via the link below.
Find The Soul of a Man StreamingMovies Similar to The Soul of a Man
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Soul of a Man online?
The Soul of a Man (2003) is available to stream on various platforms. You can also watch it online via our Watch Online button.
What is the TMDB rating of The Soul of a Man?
It has a TMDB rating of 6.6/10 based on 24 votes.
Who directed The Soul of a Man?
The Soul of a Man was directed by Wim Wenders and released in 2003.
How long is The Soul of a Man?
The Soul of a Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 2003-05-16
- Status
- Released