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The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll

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2003 | 88 min | Documentary, Music

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Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Best for the curious and music lovers. You'll come away knowing something you didn't. Liked The Last Waltz or Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me? This is a good next one.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Well paced for a documentary, at 1 hr 28 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
What might put you off
Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.

Arguably second only to Muddy Waters among the Mississippi Delta singers who traveled north and pioneered urban electric blues (their supposed rivalry is the subject of one of this DVD's bonus features), Wolf was a big, imposing man with an inimitable, booming voice and a lasting influence on generations of rock & rollers--all of which comes across in the 90-minute film.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 910 people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Don McGlynn

  • Howlin' WolfHimself
  • Muddy WatersHimself
  • Sam Phillips
  • Sonny Boy Williamson
  • Paul Burlison
  • Marshall Chess