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A Well Spent Life

1971Skip Gerson,Les Blank
IMDb: 7.4/10
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A musical portrait of Texas blues songster Mance Lipscomb.

DocumentaryMusicShort
Blues MusicTraditional MusicRural LifeRural TexasAfrican American MusicianBlues MusicianBlues GuitaristAmerican Traditional Music

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Well Spent Life (1971) about?

A musical portrait of Texas blues songster Mance Lipscomb.

Who stars in A Well Spent Life?

A Well Spent Life stars Mance Lipscomb (Himself), Elnora Lipscomb (Herself), Hattie Franklin (Herself), Alfred Franklin (Himself). The film was directed by Skip Gerson.

How long is A Well Spent Life?

A Well Spent Life has a runtime of 44 min and premiered in 1971. It is rated Not Rated.

Is A Well Spent Life worth watching?

A Well Spent Life holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. Fans of Documentary, Music, Short are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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