LEAD BELLY: THE MAN WHO INVENTED ROCK & ROLL
6 p.m. January 18
with Q&A and Live Music

A captivating documentary that delves into the fascinating life of blues singer Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter. Featuring interviews with music legends such as B.B. King, Joan Baez, Pete Seeger, Harry Belafonte, and more, this film offers a unique inside view of Lead Belly's journey. With a blend of rare video footage and electrifying music performances, viewers are taken on a remarkable ride through Lead Belly's defiance of two prison sentences through his powerful singing, ultimately leading to his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Documentary, 2021, 1h 20m, NR.

The screening will be held in Theater 1, RFC’s 124-seat capacity theater, followed by a Q&A with Alvin Singh of The House of Lead Belly, LLC and live music performed by Buddy Flett and Shanetta Brown.