Sonny Ford, Delta Artist

Duration: 45

Year Published: 1969

Creator: William Ferris and Josette Ferris

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Description: Documents the life and family of Mississippi Delta blues singer James "Sonny Ford" Thomas, presenting an in-depth view of the social context from which the blues emerged as a musical form. Shows "Sonny" performing in the homes of friends and in local "juke joints" and reveals the involvement and self expression this music elicits from the people. Includes comments by his wife and daughter as to the conditions under which they live and their aspirations for the future.