The Genius of Lenny Breau (1999)

The Genius of Lenny Breau is the definitive film biography of the Canadian Hall of Fame jazz guitar master who died under mysterious circumstances in 1984. This documentary explores and celebrates the all-too-short, heartbreaking, but triumphant life and otherworldly talent of Lenny Breau, who many consider to have been the greatest guitar player of all time. It is a personal and powerful exploration of his life, music and tragic death. A genre unto himself, Lenny melted musical boundaries, drawing from styles as diverse as country, classical, and flamenco to originate his innovative jazz style. Through a combination of rare archival footage and compelling interviews with family and fellow musicians, The Genius of Lenny Breau gives viewers a raw and unvarnished, look at this sensitive but flawed enigmatic legend who redefined what the guitar could do. This Gemini award winning documentary was produced and created by Lenny Breau's daughter, Emily Hughes. It made its world premiere debut on the Bravo Television Network in Canada 1999.