Characters & Themes
Louie Bluie (1985) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1985 · 60 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Terry Zwigoff
- Starring
- Jay Lynch, Ikey Robinson, Ted Bogan, Yank Rachell, Howard Armstrong
Filmed at the 1985 Friscofest, Terry Zwigoff’s debut follows Howard “Louie Bluie” Armstrong—a country‑blues guitarist and the last member of America’s black string band. Charismatic storyteller and performer, Louie energizes the film, while Zwigoff offers an unsentimental warm tribute filled with lively music, humor and a view of fringe culture.
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