Goddess of Slide: The Forgotten Story of Ellen McIlwaine is a feature length documentary about the legendary – and largely forgotten – Canadian musician who fought for her right to play the slide guitar, a male- dominated instrument in a male-dominated world. Eight months after arriving in Greenwich Village with no prospects, she found herself opening for the biggest blues legends in the world, like Odetta, Richie Havens, and Mississippi John Hurt. But it’s the six magical nights Ellen, a young fearless redhead, ignited the stage with Jimi Hendrix that changed the course of her life. Goddess of Slide is an intimate look at a pioneer performer whose road trip to stardom and long career deserves a rightful place in music history.
Alfonso Maiorana Director RUMBLE: The Indians Who Rocked the World
Alfonso Maiorana Writer
Alfonso Maiorana Producer
Agata De Santis Producer
Duration:01:30:00