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The Genius of Lenny Breau

The Genius of Lenny Breau (1999)

2h 0m | PG-13

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This documentary explores and celebrates the all-too-short, heartbreaking but triumphant life and unworldly talent of Lenny Breau, considered by many to have been the greatest guitar player of all time. Long before the term "fusion" was coined, Lenny was melting musical boundaries to produce original pieces that borrowed from styles as diverse as jazz, classical and flamenco. Through a combination of never-before-seen archival footage and interviews with family and colleagues, viewers are offered a close-up look at a sensitive, selfless but flawed musical genius who redefined what the guitar could do. - Telefilm Canada

Director: John Martin

Studio: Sleeping Giants Productions

Genre: Documentary, Music

Video: 720p

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Cast

Emily Hughes

Emily Hughes

as Self/Interviewer

Lenny Breau

Lenny Breau

as Self (archive footage)

Rich Aldahl

Rich Aldahl

as Self

George Benson

George Benson

as Self

Andy Summers

Andy Summers

as Self

Liona Boyd

Liona Boyd

as Self