The Soul Of A Man(2003) -

An evangelist whose religious themes outsold many secular blues artists during the Depression.

A politically engaged musician whose lyrics addressed the Civil Rights movement and the Vietnam War. Gold Records in Deep Space The Soul of a Man(2003)

The film features rare footage, including previously unpublished material of J.B. Lenoir. An evangelist whose religious themes outsold many secular

The narrative begins with the 1977 launch of the Voyager space probe , which carried Blind Willie Johnson’s "Dark Was the Night, Cold Was the Ground" as a representation of human culture. Lenoir

The Soul of a Man is a 2003 documentary film directed by Wim Wenders, serving as the second installment in the seven-part series The Blues , executive produced by Martin Scorsese. Part history and part personal pilgrimage, Wenders explores the lives and music of three of his favorite blues artists: , Skip James , and J.B. Lenoir . Creative Vision and Narrative

Actor Laurence Fishburne provides the voiceover, speaking from the perspective of Blind Willie Johnson. Featured Artists