Director: Nikos Triandafyllidis

The only documentary ever made of blues legend Screamin' Jay Hawkins, it explores his music, life and character with perception and warmth. The director travelled with the singer before he died capturing intimate moments, anecdotes and insights into Hawkins's turbulent life. The documentary has great musical sequences that display the singer's wildly flamboyant but powerful music to the full.

/2001 / 102 min / Director: Nikos Triandafyllidis / Documentary/

Additional Film Information

Awards:

Audience prize at Thessaloniki Film Festival 2001

2nd Prize for Best Documentary Year: 2001 Festival: THESSALONIKI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Event: Hellenic National Film Awards (former Ministry of Culture State Quality Awards)

The only documentary of blues legend Screamin' Jay Hawkins - a well crafted, gripping portrait

Screamin' Jay Hawkins dies in February 2000, just months after playing his final concerts in Greece (December 10 and 11) and commissioning the director to make a film about himself

External Links:

Greek Film Centre Review

2001 Greek Film Festival

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