The great Texas bluesman Lightnin' Hopkins is captured brilliantly by Les Blank in this deeply moving 1969 film which reveals Lightnin's inspiration and features a generous helping of classic blues. It includes performances at an outdoor barbeque and a black rodeo; and a visit to Lightnin’s boyhood town of Centerville, Texas. The rich 16mm photography, calm camera moves and editing, as well as the unobtrusive filmmaking would become signatures of Les Blank and influence generations of documentary makers. This powerful portrait is among Les’s masterworks and the one he calls his favorite.