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Screen on the Green: The Blues According to Lightnin' Hopkins

Presented by Discovery Green at Discovery Green

June 19, 2010

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Discovery Green presents Screen on the Green. Join us for outdoor film screenings! Screen on the Green Series Free films presented under the stars and lights of the Houston skyline.

The Blues According to Lightnin' Hopkins, Saturday, June 19, 8pm, A lyrical film about one of the greatest of all bluesmen, Houston's Lightnin' Hopkins. "The Blues According to...

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Discovery Green presents Screen on the Green. Join us for outdoor film screenings! Screen on the Green Series Free films presented under the stars and lights of the Houston skyline.

The Blues According to Lightnin' Hopkins, Saturday, June 19, 8pm, A lyrical film about one of the greatest of all bluesmen, Houston's Lightnin' Hopkins. "The Blues According to Lightnin' Hopkins" (1969 31 mins.) was made by noted filmmaker Les Blank. Opening with live music from today's blues scene in Houston.

The great Texas bluesman Lightnin' Hopkins is captured brilliantly in this deeply moving film. Blank reveals Lightnin's inspiration, and features a generous helping of classic blues. Includes performances at an outdoor barbeque and a black rodeo; and a visit to his boyhood town of Centerville, Texas. This powerful portrait is among Blank's special masterworks.

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Discovery Green

Labranch at Lamar
Houston, TX 77010

Full map and directions

Tickets:

Free and open to the public

Parking is available in a variety of locations around the park for varying prices.

Times:

8:00 pm

Phone: (713) 400-7336

Parking:

Surface lot and garage parking available.