Birthday Spotlight: Roosevelt Sykes aka ‘The Honeydripper’ - (January 31, 1906 – July 17, 1983)

Birthday Spotlight: Roosevelt Sykes!
American blues musician, also known as "the Honeydripper."
Born: January 31, 1906, Helena, Helena-West Helena, AR

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John Sayles Filmmakers/Actors John Thomas Sayles (September 28, 1950) is an American independent film director, screenwriter, editor, actor, and novelist. His directorial debut, Return of the Secaucus 7 (1980)…

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🎬 #WeekendWatch: Honeydripper (2007)
Keb’ Mo’ stars as Possum, a blind guitarist in this soulful Southern story.

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Also available via FilmRise and DVD.

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Sinners movie poster

Honeydripper movie poster

If you liked Sinners then you’ll love the Honeydripper. They’re practically the same story in the same universe—sort of. But Coogler made his own version using his own brand of storytelling. 📽️🎬