Cigar Box Blues: The Makers of a Revolution

(2020)

Genres: Documentary, Music

Year: 2020

Runtime: 30 мин

Country: United Kingdom

Director: Virginia Heath

Plot

The passionate advocates of the ‘Cigar Box Guitar Revolution’ express their love of making unique hand-made instruments and the democratic, re-cycling ethos of the movement. Many of these musicians are from northern, post-industrial British towns, and create a self-identity through making these three-stringed guitars. Born from the Blues, the emotional connection they feel for their instruments creates a unique and evocative sound that transports musicians and audiences alike. Screened on BBC1 & BBC4 & iplayer