I was blown away to be able to see Leadbelly again after more than 30 yrs especially to be able to see my dad (deceased for 20yrs) in action playing the fiddle in the party scene. Sometimes on A&E they would show it during black history month but, it's rare. Cudo's for putting this for all to see! I luv it! I watch my dad anytime now! great for grand and great-grand kids can see that have never seen dad other than still photos and to show them history of african americans! Thank U!!!
Thanks so much to dimmukomun for uploading the first 13 minutes of this biopic masterpiece that was directed by the late and legendary Gordon Parks. To see this film in its full length again would be such a wonderful and special treat. It would really be exposed to a whole new generation of young people to appreciate and enjoy listening to classic blues and folk music of the early 20th century. A dvd and blu-ray release would be very much welcomed. Leadbelly is truly a cinema treasure
Oh wow this film is truly a prime example of classic african american cinema. Its truly sad that this film is very, very hard to find and is not shown on television anymore. I haven't seen the entire film in over 15 years. I remember it being shown on Showtime at that time. Its such a beautiful, groundbreaking and remarkable film about the life of blues legend Huddie Ledbetter. There are heart felt and outstanding performances throughout the movie. Paramount really should release it on dvd.
@notcool98 If any of you have netflix Instant. I just found out it's now on there. I added it to my que and I plan on watching it Tonight!!! YAYAYAYAAYAYAYAY
I recorded this movie when it aired for the 1st time in many years on amc.It made a great impact on me as to give more insight on the ways of prejudice in the South,as well as highlighting the musical genius that Leadbelly was..not to mention how magnificently he was portrayed
whats the beginning songg call ?
STREETCITYMOB 1 month ago
I was blown away to be able to see Leadbelly again after more than 30 yrs especially to be able to see my dad (deceased for 20yrs) in action playing the fiddle in the party scene. Sometimes on A&E they would show it during black history month but, it's rare. Cudo's for putting this for all to see! I luv it! I watch my dad anytime now! great for grand and great-grand kids can see that have never seen dad other than still photos and to show them history of african americans! Thank U!!!
jpholmes04 4 months ago
Thanks so much to dimmukomun for uploading the first 13 minutes of this biopic masterpiece that was directed by the late and legendary Gordon Parks. To see this film in its full length again would be such a wonderful and special treat. It would really be exposed to a whole new generation of young people to appreciate and enjoy listening to classic blues and folk music of the early 20th century. A dvd and blu-ray release would be very much welcomed. Leadbelly is truly a cinema treasure
FernanMy75 5 months ago
@FernanMy75
youre welcome :)
dimmukomun 5 months ago
Oh wow this film is truly a prime example of classic african american cinema. Its truly sad that this film is very, very hard to find and is not shown on television anymore. I haven't seen the entire film in over 15 years. I remember it being shown on Showtime at that time. Its such a beautiful, groundbreaking and remarkable film about the life of blues legend Huddie Ledbetter. There are heart felt and outstanding performances throughout the movie. Paramount really should release it on dvd.
FernanMy75 5 months ago
If any of you have netflix Instant. I just found out it's now on there. I added it to my que and I plan on watching it Tonight!!! YAYAYAYAAYAYAYAY
keishamc1 5 months ago
You can't buy this movie anywhere. I wish I would see it on TV again...
notcool98 6 months ago
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@notcool98 If any of you have netflix Instant. I just found out it's now on there. I added it to my que and I plan on watching it Tonight!!! YAYAYAYAAYAYAYAY
keishamc1 5 months ago
I recorded this movie when it aired for the 1st time in many years on amc.It made a great impact on me as to give more insight on the ways of prejudice in the South,as well as highlighting the musical genius that Leadbelly was..not to mention how magnificently he was portrayed
joanecrawl 7 months ago
@nirvanafan199294 I guess maybe he would be good. but I like the guy that plays him here plus that body is the body of a freaking god!
IamDottieDandridge 7 months ago
Micheal Clarke Duncan as leadbelly. End Of Story
nirvanafan199294 8 months ago
Green Corn is jumping lol ooo did anybody know that the guy that plays Archie is also the man from ghostbusters lol
IamDottieDandridge 8 months ago 2
@IamDottieDandridge Ernie Hudson
ankokugaiBOSS 1 month ago
@ankokugaiBOSS is that from the hand that rocks the cradle? LOL
IamDottieDandridge 1 month ago
@IamDottieDandridge yes and if that's you on the avatar you are fine as sunshine
ankokugaiBOSS 1 month ago
@ankokugaiBOSS LOL that is me and u are very sweet thanks for the compliment
IamDottieDandridge 1 month ago
GREEN CORN COME ALONG POLLY
haha sick
CanadianFolkBlues 1 year ago 3
@CanadianFolkBlues I love that song
legsbluetrain 11 months ago
@legsbluetrain haha me too. this movie was sweet!
CanadianFolkBlues 11 months ago
OMG!!! where's the rest?
smp156 1 year ago
@smp156
watch?v=RJ2veYXJnGw
classicphile 1 year ago