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Henry Moore

John Read shares his memories of the artist he filmed six times over 28 years. (1986)

Film exploring the life of one of the most celebrated icons of early cinema.

Big Bill Broonzy sings and plays the blues in a Belgian nightclub. (1985)

Blues medley featuring Fred McDowell, Lead Belly and Billie Holiday. (1985)

Studs Terkel and pianist Blind John Davis meet in Chicago to discuss the blues. (1985)

Performances by Muddy Waters, Junior Wells and Buddy Guy. (1985)

Rare footage of the harmonica blues player Sonny Boy Williamson. (1985)

John Walters talks to B.B. King about his extraordinary life. (1985)

Artist Francis Bacon talks with great candour to writer and critic David Sylvester.

A film portrait of one of the greatest jazz singers of all time, Billie Holiday.