Sam "Lightnin" Hopkins

Series: Artists in America Series

Duration: 0:30:00

Creator: NET | KUHT-TV | MPL | National Educational Television: Distributor

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Copyright: Registered 18Jun71 · MP22080 (Jul-Dec 1971) Copyright holder: ETS Program Service Production company: KUHT Film Productions

Description: Provides a close look at the work and creative philosophy of Sam "Lightnin" Hopkins, who has been singing and playing the blues for over fifty years. Recreates through the many songs he sings, a picture of "Lightnin's" life. Includes segments of his on-campus performances at the University of Houston and Notre Dame., Provides a close look at the work and creative philosophy of Sam "Lightnin" Hopkins, who has been singing and playing the blues for over fifty years. Recreates through the many songs he sings, a picture of "Lightnin's" life. Includes segments of his on-campus performances at the University of Houston and Notre Dame.

Complete Record: , Provides a close look at the work and creative philosophy of Sam "Lightnin" Hopkins, who has been singing and playing the blues for over fifty years. Recreates through the many songs he sings, a picture of "Lightnin's" life. Includes segments of his on-campus performances at the University of Houston and Notre Dame.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.