Shake 'Em On Down

Overview

Shake ‘Em On Down is a one-hour documentary film which aims to tell the story of Fred McDowell, who was first recorded by Alan Lomax in 1959, traveled to Europe with the Rolling Stones in the mid-1960s, mentored Bonnie Raitt, and served as the cornerstone of the unique and enduring North Mississippi- style of blues music.

Cast

Bonnie Raitt

Herself

Taj Mahal

Himself

N/A

Shirley Collins

Herself

Dick Waterman

Himself