SHAKE EM ON DOWN: Promo
About the Episode
Shake 'em On Down' is the story of Fred McDowell, the godfather of the North Mississippi style of blues. Through interviews and never-before-seen footage of Fred McDowell and other blues legends, the film tells the story of a Mississippi sharecropper who went on to influence the music of the Rolling Stones, Bonnie Raitt, RL Burnside, Taj Mahal and the North Mississipp All Stars.
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| Expires: | Runtime: 35s
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Extras
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A Family Trip Reveals Tensions
A filmmaker uncovers footage from a family trip a year before her mother's death.1:00 -
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Prelude of a Story
After her mother’s passing, a daughter searches through archival footage to understand who she was.16:06 -
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A decade celebrating the resilience and innovation of the American South.1:30 -
The Creation of Underwater Adventure Seekers
After encountering discrimination in the Scuba diving world, Dr. Jones forms his own club.1:00 -
Childhood Tragedy
The founder of the National Association of Black Scuba Divers recalls a childhood memory.1:00 -
The Smell of War
Birmingham's Center Street was nicknamed Dynamite Hill because it was bombed over 50 times.1:04 -
Meeting Martin Luther King, Jr.
A Center Street resident recalls family friend Martin Luther King, Jr.1:02 -
Black Godfather of Scuba | Official Trailer
Dr. Albert “Doc” Jones leads the charge to preserve history through scuba diving.0:15 -
I'm Still Here | Official Trailer
Survivors of Birmingham’s bombings work to transform the city’s painful history.0:17
