The Folk Singer: A Tale of Men, Music & America
The Folk Singer: A Tale of Men, Music & America

The Folk Singer: A Tale of Men, Music & America

July 26, 2008 | 104 min

Follows folk blues singer Jon Konrad a.k.a. Possessed by Paul James on tour from Texas to Louisiana as he attempts to make enough money to supply for his unborn child. On his journey he crosses paths with musical peers, honky tonk proprietors, and religious mavericks. Together they explore their struggles, doubts, hopes, and demons, or - as Jon's friend Scott Biram puts it - "We can rejoice in one another's sharing of pain!"

Genres

Documentary Music

Cast

Naomi Scott

Konrad Wert

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