Garland Jeffreys: The King of in Between

Garland Jeffreys: The King of in Between

Garland Jeffreys: The King of in Between

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Garland Jeffreys: The King of in Between

2023

1h 10m

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Overview

Garland Jeffreys, the mixed-race Brooklyn native whose music defied industry norms, receives long-overdue recognition in this enlightening documentary. His unique fusion of folk, soul, and rock earned him accolades abroad, yet left him underrated at home. Jeffreys’ story, narrated from his NYC home and featuring interviews with fans like Harvey Keitel, Laurie Anderson, and Vernon Reid sheds light on the life and artistry of an unclassifiable talent.

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14 members

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Bruce Springsteen

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Bruce Springsteen

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Garland Jeffreys

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Alejandro Escovedo

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Graham Parker

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Graham Parker

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Harvey Keitel

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Harvey Keitel

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Jamaica Kincaid

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Laurie Anderson

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Laurie Anderson

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Michael Cuscuna

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Vernon Reid

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Vernon Reid

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David Hajdu

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Savannah Jeffreys

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Robert Christgau

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Roger Guenveur Smith

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Roger Guenveur Smith

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Philip Frank Messina

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