Times Like Deese
Originally released in 2011. Times Like Deese is a feature film. directed by Maarten Schmidt. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
A documentary about the Blues and the history of the USA. Maarten Schmidt and Thomas Doebele went in search of older generations of blues performers and their modern successors, rappers and hip-hoppers. They traveled to the Mississippi Delta, the cotton fields of the American South, the birthplace of the low blues. The blues performers talk and sing about the past, slavery, discrimination, God, the wars in Vietnam and Afghanistan, and love. They sing about the current economic crisis and their expectations of Barack Obama. Will the hope for a change they express be heard?
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 3, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Times Like Deese about?
A documentary about the Blues and the history of the USA. Maarten Schmidt and Thomas Doebele went in search of older generations of blues performers and their modern successors, rappers and hip-hop...
Who directed Times Like Deese?
Times Like Deese was directed by Maarten Schmidt.
How long is Times Like Deese?
Times Like Deese has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Times Like Deese released?
Times Like Deese was released on April 3, 2011 in theaters.