Jerry Lee Lewis: The Story of Rock and Roll
Brief Synopsis
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Documentary about Jerry Lee Lewis, chronicling his rise to the top of the charts and his meteoric fall from popularity after the press and public learned of his marriage to his 13-year-old second cousin, Myra Gail Brown. The program features full-length archival performances from "The Steve Allen Sh
Cast & Crew
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D.a. Pennebaker
Director
Barry Bergthorsen
Camera
Jim Desmond
Camera
Randy Franken
Camera
Chris Hegedus
Editor
Jerry Lee Lewis
Song Performer
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Music
Release Date
2000
Technical Specs
Duration
40m
Synopsis
Documentary about Jerry Lee Lewis, chronicling his rise to the top of the charts and his meteoric fall from popularity after the press and public learned of his marriage to his 13-year-old second cousin, Myra Gail Brown. The program features full-length archival performances from "The Steve Allen Show," "American Bandstand" and "Shindig," along with headlines and news reports interwoven with footage from Lewis' performance at the 1969 Toronto Rock & Roll Revival.
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Music
Release Date
2000
Technical Specs
Duration
40m
