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Bookmark this pageScreamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me (2001)
Director: Nicholas Triandafyllidis
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From Time Out Film Guide
The late R&B shouter Screamin' Jay Hawkins was a character made for documentary. Fascinating to listen to, and with a face that totally belies his then 70 years, Hawkins was a fresh alternative to BB King and his ilk, yet never attained their level of status or success. The ex-WWII sergeant (described here as the Bela Lugosi of music) was best known for his intense voodoo-style performances, and was clearly loved and admired by such fellow artists as director Jim Jarmusch and Animals frontman Eric Burdon.Author: DA
Cast & crew
Director: Nicholas Triandafyllidis
Cast: Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Jim Jarmusch, Bo Diddley, Eric Burdon, Diamanda Galas, Arthur Brown full cast
Genre(s): Documentaries
Duration: 102 mins
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