Skip Gerson

The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins

Skip Gerson, Les Blank

Lightnin' Hopkins, Billy Bizor

Les Blank's portrait of the great Texas bluesman, 'Lightnin' Hopkins. The film includes interviews and a performance by Hopkins.

A Well Spent Life

Skip Gerson, Les Blank

Mance Lipscomb

A tribute to the Texas songster, Mance Lipscomb, considered by many to be the greatest guitarist of all time.

Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down

Skip Gerson, Les Blank

Lightnin' Hopkins

This short film by Les Blank with Skip Gerson features the charismatic legendary blues icon Lightnin' Hopkins sing a beautiful song about a stuttering boy who learns that he can communicate through singing. Also features Billy Bizor on harmonica.

Thailand Moment

Skip Gerson, Les Blank

In 1967 Les Blank and Skip Gerson were hired to work in Thailand on a documentary about the B52 Bomber and its use in bombing campaigns over Vietnam.