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Genghis Blues (1999)

Genghis Blues poster
Directed by
Roko Belic
Genre
documentary film, musical film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 28m
Rated
NR
Rating
7.1 of 10 from 19 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A blind American singer learns about Tuvan throat singing and travels to a remote region of Russia to meet and perform with local musicians. The film follows his personal journey and cultural exchange.

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What happens

Genghis Blues is a 1999 American documentary film directed by Roko Belic. It centers on the journey of blind American singer Paul Pena to the isolated Russian Republic of Tuva to pursue his interest in Tuvan throat singing. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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