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Rise of a Texas Bluesman: Stevie Ray Vaughan 1954-1983

2014·Movie
2h 11min·NR
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7
IMDb7.7

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Big heart, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Wonder8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, a real life story, and show business

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition9
  • Cinematography7

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About

In the early 1970s a young guitarist from Austin, Texas began to make his name on the local blues circuit, committed to a musical form many thought outdated. A decade on, that same guitarist became an international superstar. A player of passion, energy and awe-inspiring technical virtuosity, Stevie Ray Vaughan not only brought the blues heritage of his home state to a global audience, he reinvigorated the genre itself, introducing it to a new generation of listeners in the process. This film reveals and dissects the formative years of Stevie Ray Vaughan's career; his influences, his first recordings and the bands with whom he honed his craft and traces the history of Texas blues itself, identifying Vaughan's place within this larger tradition. It is the journey of both a musical form and the single-minded musician who brought it firmly back into the spotlight after decades of neglect.
Music DocumentaryBiographical TributeTexas Blues HistoryGuitar VirtuosoMusical JourneyGenre RevivalInspiring Artist StoryPassion for BluesArchival Insights

Crew

Directed by:
Tom O'Dell
Written by:
Tom O'Dell

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Rise of a Texas Bluesman: Stevie Ray Vaughan 1954-1983 worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Rise of a Texas Bluesman: Stevie Ray Vaughan 1954-1983 rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Rise of a Texas Bluesman: Stevie Ray Vaughan 1954-1983?

2 h 11 min

Rise of a Texas Bluesman: Stevie Ray Vaughan 1954-1983 runs 2 h 11 min.

Is Rise of a Texas Bluesman: Stevie Ray Vaughan 1954-1983 based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Rise of a Texas Bluesman: Stevie Ray Vaughan 1954-1983 in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

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