Genres

Documentary , Music

Duration

120 min

Director

John Martin

Rating

Rating not available

Release Date

January 1, 1999

The Genius of Lenny Breau

Original title: The Genius of Lenny Breau

Synopsis

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