The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach To Direct Dr. John Documentary Film
Tuesday, 13 July 2021
Written by Jon Stickler
Photo: Laura Partain
The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach will make his directorial debut with a film on the life of the late Dr. John.
Untitled Dr. John will tell a story about the famed New Orleans-based musician's life, along with his musical and cultural impact. It'll be created in partnership with RadicalMedia and Impact Artist Productions, though there's currently no confirmed release date.
Auerbach produced Dr. John's 2012 album 'Locked Down', his penultimate studio LP prior to suffering a fatal heart attack in 2019. Auerbach said:
"From his mysterious voodoo stage persona Dr. John, to his real, humble self Mac Rebannack, the street poet, the family man, the junkie, the Grammy Award-winner and all that's in between, this documentary will introduce the world to him in a way they haven’t seen him before.
"I'm still learning bits about him that I never knew, and I hope the movie provides a lens into the story of the life of Dr. John."
In May, The Black Keys released their 10th studio album, 'Delta Kream', comprising covers of Mississippi hill country blues staples that influenced the Ohio duo.
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