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Genghis Blues (1999)

Audience Score
69
Blind blues musician Paul Pena is perhaps best known for his song "Jet Airliner". In 1993, Pena heard Tuvan throat singing over his shortwave radio and subsequently taught himself how to reproduce these extraordinary sounds. This documentary follows him to Tuva, where he takes part in a throat singing competition. Languages featured in the film include English, Russian and Tuvan.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:July 19th, 1999
On DVD & Blu-ray:December 5th, 2000 - Buy DVD
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Wadi Rum Productions