Adam Gussow

A celebration of the transformative power of music and the bonds that developed between an aging blues guitarist and a grad student in 1980’s Harlem.

Filmed in 2023, James 'Super Chikan' Johnson - A Life in Blues celebrates one of Mississippi's most treasured sons. With interviews featuring Bobby Rush, Cedric Burnside, Charlie Musselwhite and more, this documentary explores Chikan's story, but also examines how the culture and setting of the Delta have ultimately influenced his musical journey and his quest to preserve the roots of the Blues.