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Portrait - Jesse Fuller

1971
  • 25m
  • January 1, 1971

Overview

A KRON-TV film documentary featuring the last public concert given by one man band musician Jesse Fuller, in Oakland Museum's Cowell Hall on May 7th 1971. Fuller is seen playing several songs (including 'San Francisco Bay Blues') and bantering with the audience, recalling how he appeared in Raoul Walsh's 1924 movie 'The Thief of Bagdad'. Also includes close-up views of him playing his guitar and fotdella (a foot operated percussion bass) and talking about his playing style. Begins and ends with brief scenes of Fuller walking around his Oakland neighborhood.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
January 1, 1971
Original language
English
Production
KRON-TV
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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