Can't You Hear the Wind Howl? The Life & Music of Robert Johnson

Can't You Hear the Wind Howl? The Life & Music of Robert Johnson

77 mins | Documentary, Music | Sept. 26, 1998

An in-depth, award-winning documentary on the life and music of legendary bluesman Robert Johnson. Mixing rare photographs, exclusive interviews, and dramatic re-creations, director Peter Meyer presents a compelling portrait of this enigmatic figure.

Can't You Hear the Wind Howl? The Life & Music of Robert Johnson

77 mins | Documentary, Music | Sept. 26, 1998

Can't You Hear the Wind Howl? The Life & Music of Robert Johnson
An in-depth, award-winning documentary on the life and music of legendary bluesman Robert Johnson. Mixing rare photographs, exclusive interviews, and dramatic re-creations, director Peter Meyer presents a compelling portrait of this enigmatic figure.
IMDb rating 7.3
Producers
Original title Can't You Hear the Wind Howl? The Life & Music of Robert Johnson
Directors Peter Meyer
Writers Jean Compton, Peter Meyer

Cast

Danny Glover

as Himself - Narrator (voice)

Keb' Mo'

as Robert Johnson (as Kevin Moore)

Yolonda Williams

as Callie / Virginia

Marcus M. Mauldin

as Johnny Shine

Liz Mikel

as Nickel Lady