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Shake 'Em On Down
Genres
Documentary
Overview
Shake ‘Em On Down is a one-hour documentary film which aims to tell the story of Fred McDowell, who was first recorded by Alan Lomax in 1959, traveled to Europe with the Rolling Stones in the mid-1960s, mentored Bonnie Raitt, and served as the cornerstone of the unique and enduring North Mississippi- style of blues music.
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Budget
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Revenue
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Runtime
55 min
Release Date
2016-09-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Bonnie Raitt
Herself
Taj Mahal
Himself
Shirley Collins
Herself
Dick Waterman
Himself
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