A MAN CALLED HURT -
THE LIFE & MUSIC OF MISSISSIPPI JOHN HURT
In collaboration with Mary Frances Hurt and with support from the Mississippi John Hurt Foundation, Draft, a creative production company, is currently producing a documentary on the life of a legend, Mississippi John Hurt.
This documentary, A Man Called Hurt - The Life & Music of Mississippi John Hurt, is long overdue!
Film release dates, Teasers, Trailers, and more will roll out as the film progresses, and we invite you to check back here for updates.
The Mississippi John Hurt Foundation is pleased to announce that A Man Called Hurt - The Life & Music of Mississippi John Hurt was awarded BEST DOCUMENTARY in the Feature Documentary category from the JXN Film Festival in Jackson, Mississippi.
This recognition speaks to the hard work put in by the Foundation, Draft production company, music artists, and others who all donated their time and talent to this special project.
As this documentary makes its way through the film festival circuit, we hope that this award is the first of many accolades to come.
We are excited to share the official poster for the documentary film, A Man Called Hurt - The Life & Music of Mississippi John Hurt.
To recap, this documentary film is a collaboration between the Mississippi John Hurt Foundation, Draft, a creative production company located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The road to the film's completion has been long and many of you have been with us every step of the way. Whether you made a financial contribution, shared our story with friends, or simply believed in us - we thank you for being so supportive throughout this project!
Stay tuned for further updates as we navigate the film festival circuit. We hope that you will have the opportunity to see the film at a screening near you.
We are on a roll!
"A Man Called Hurt" has been selected to screen at the JXN Film Festival in Jackson, Mississippi, from July 21-26, 2024, and has also been nominated for "Best of" in the Feature Documentary category.
The JXN Film Festival emphasizes education through film, is one of the largest festivals in the heart of Mississippi, and offers an opportunity to share our message with a large audience.
(Screening Details)
The Mississippi John Hurt Foundation is excited to announce its emergence into the film festival circuit with a debut of A Man Called Hurt: The Life and Music of Mississippi John Hurt at the San Francisco Documentary Festival (SFDF), to be held May 30 - June 9, 2024.
The SFDF has a virtual option for those who prefer viewing the film from home.
Tell your friends, family, and neighbors to grab a ticket and vote for this film as your favorite!
(Get Tickets)
The title of this documentary film has been changed to A Man Called Hurt - The Life and Times of Mississippi John Hurt.
The film is in the final stages of production and will soon be submitted to film festivals worldwide.
Thank you for your support and patience during this process.
The wait is over... the official Trailer for the upcoming documentary film, HURT - A Mississippi Inspiration, is here!
This is a major milestone for the project and we are proud of its progress.
We thank every person who has supported it - we have come this far because of you.
Anyone wishing to donate to this important project is encouraged to contribute to the Foundation's Silver Anniversary Fundraiser Campaign.
There is more work to be done!
(View Trailer)
The recent world premiere of the official Trailer for the documentary film, HURT - A Mississippi Inspiration, at Central Cinema in Knoxville TN, was a great success!
The event also included vintage film clips of rural life in the South curated by the Tennessee Archive of Moving Image and Sound, a 16mm presentation of Louie Bluie (1985) about Howard “Louie Bluie” Armstrong, and commentary provided by Mary Frances Hurt.
ABC WATE TV aired this interview with the film's Producer, Paul West, and a Draft film crew Director, Jamison Stalsworth, leading up to the event.
(Watch Interview)
This amazing group of people came together in Woodstock to continue the filming of the upcoming documentary, HURT - A Mississippi Inspiration.
Their interviews were fascinating, their stories and memories were special, and their music captured the spirit of Mississippi John Hurt.
Also present but not pictured was Rory Block.
With the people represented in this group, you can be sure that the film will be interesting!
(ltr: Valerie Turner, Happy Traum, Guy Davis, John Sebastian, Alan Lighty, Mary Frances Hurt, Benedict Turner)
In this photo, Mary Frances Hurt is surrounded by members of the Draft film crew who traveled to Avalon to begin filming HURT - A Mississippi Inspiration, a documentary about the life and times of her grandfather, the legendary musician, Mississippi John Hurt.
Mary is pictured here in front of a vintage pickup truck that sits on Foundation property in Avalon - the same property where the Mississippi John Hurt museum is located.
John Hurt's life has been discussed and documented many times, but this "don't miss" story will be told for the first time from the perspective of a family member.
If you've never been to Avalon, Mississippi, let this film clip introduce you to the region.
The documentary film, HURT - A Mississippi Inspiration, produced by the Draft film crew in collaboration with the Mississippi John Hurt Foundation, will be more in depth - this is just a Teaser.
Enjoy!
(Watch Film Clip)
Please enjoy this Teaser, produced by Draft, for the documentary film, HURT - A Mississippi Inspiration.
Mary Frances Hurt, the granddaughter of Mississippi John Hurt, narrates this Teaser.
Let her voice transport you as she begins to share the true story of her grandfather, and the crackling strains of an old 78 playing on a vintage phonograph create the perfect atmosphere.
Mary's sincerity and truth will be the hallmarks of this documentary, setting it apart from all other stories told about Mississippi John Hurt.
This will be the story you haven't heard and need to hear.
(Watch Teaser)