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Garland Jeffreys: The King of in Between

Release Date:November 8, 2023

Running Time:70 min

Genres:Documentary, Music

Director

Cast

Bruce Springsteen Garland Jeffreys Alejandro Escovedo Graham Parker Harvey Keitel Jamaica Kincaid Laurie Anderson Michael Cuscuna Vernon Reid David Hajdu Savannah Jeffreys Robert Christgau

Top billed cast (via TMDB).

Synopsis

Garland Jeffreys, the mixed-race Brooklyn native whose music defied industry norms, receives long-overdue recognition in this enlightening documentary. His unique fusion of folk, soul, and rock earned him accolades abroad, yet left him underrated at home. Jeffreys’ story, narrated from his NYC home and featuring interviews with fans like Harvey Keitel, Laurie Anderson, and Vernon Reid sheds light on the life and artistry of an unclassifiable talent.

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