Wild Man Blues
At a glance
Wild Man Blues is a 1997 American documentary directed by Barbara Kopple about Woody Allen’s musical avocation. It takes its title from a jazz composition by Jelly Roll Morton, which Morton, Armstrong, and other musicians recorded. The film runs 105 minutes and is classified as both a documentary and a musical film. Music is its listed subject, while Allen’s work as an actor, director, and comedian provides the focus of the documentary. Jean Doumanian is credited as producer. The film is in English and was made in the United States. It received the Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Documentary Film. Viewers interested in documentary portraits of musicians and in Allen’s musical pursuits can use these details to decide whether it fits their interests.
Who it is for
It may suit documentary viewers interested in Woody Allen’s musical avocation or films centered on music. Its 105-minute runtime may help viewers planning a screening.
What is good
- Focuses on Woody Allen’s musical avocation
- Music is its listed subject
- Runs 105 minutes
- Received the Broadcast Film Critics Association documentary award
What to know first
- Centers on Woody Allen’s musical pursuits
- Runtime is 105 minutes
Verdict
Wild Man Blues offers a documentary portrait of Woody Allen through his musical interests. Its music focus and 105-minute length make it a defined choice for viewers considering a documentary screening.
Details
- Year
- 1997wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Runtime
- 105 minwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Director
- Barbara Kopplewikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Country
- United Stateswikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- IMDb
- tt0141986wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
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Sources
- wikidata.org/wiki/Q1083938· checked 3 Oct 2026
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_Man_Blues· checked 2 Oct 2026