This documentary would have been much better, and shorter without the film maker inserting himself into the film with his singing and playing guitar. I like Robert Johnson, but the documentary maker is just not talented in those fields.

Go along with John Hammond and explore the myth surrounding legendary Blues musician Robert Johnson. Check out Hammond’s bio on wikipedia. Interesting background there. Anyway, it is an interesting trip to the countryside of Mississippi and Arkansas and back in time as Hammond actually goes to the very locations Robert Johnson lived and played. You meet a former girlfriend and some of Johnson’s possible descendants. The mysterious and infamous death of Johnson is examined as is the comical (to my mind) much rumored “deal with the devil” at the crossroads. Hammond is a cool guy to tag along with and is clearly in love with the music and history he explores. I recommend this unique exploration of an original American icon.