Garland Jeffreys
Actor · b. 1943 · Brooklyn, New York, USA
Garland Jeffreys is an American singer and songwriter in rock and roll, reggae, blues, and soul music.
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Movie6.5ComedyFour small-time, two-bit character actors, all close friends, compete for the same important part in the next Martin Scorsese mob film.
With Friends Like These
1998 · 2 votes
MovieDocumentaryMusicGarland Jeffreys, the mixed-race Brooklyn native whose music defied industry norms, receives long-overdue recognition in this enlightening documentary. His unique fusion of folk, soul, and rock earned him accolades abroad, yet left him underrated at home. Jeffreys’ story, narrated from his NYC home and featuring interviews with fans like Harvey Keitel, Laurie Anderson, and Vernon Reid sheds light on the life and artistry of an unclassifiable talent.
MovieMusicDocumentarySince the inception of punk rock in New York, Ivan Julian has enjoyed a long and storied career as one of rock's most innovative guitarists. "You Don't Know Ivan Julian" invites us to an intimate exploration of his creative process, his noteworthy collaborations and his life's many highs and lows.
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TV5.7Talk ShowSacrée soirée
1987 · 5 votes
TV6.0ComedyFridays is the name of ABC's weekly late-night live comedy show, which aired on Friday nights from April 11, 1980 to April 23, 1982.
Fridays
1980 · 9 votes
TV7.5DocumentaryThe Blues (2003) is a seven-part documentary series produced by Martin Scorsese that explores the history and influence of blues music. Each episode, directed by a different filmmaker, traces a unique aspect of the genre’s evolution—from its African roots to its global impact. Originally airing on PBS, the series includes Scorsese’s Feel Like Going Home, Wim Wenders’ The Soul of a Man, Richard Pearce’s The Road to Memphis, Charles Burnett’s Warming by the Devil’s Fire, Marc Levin’s Godfathers and Sons, Mike Figgis’ Red, White and Blues, and Clint Eastwood’s Piano Blues.
The Blues
2003 · 21 votes