About this release
"A look at Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Leon Russell, compiled from Les Blank's intimate footage of the singer in-studio and on-stage between 1972 and 1974. The film had never been released, but Blank's death in 2013 sparked renewed interest in the footage."
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Disc 1
DVD
A Poem Is a Naked Person (1974)
96 min
MusicDocumentary
Les Blank's first feature-length documentary captures music and other events at Leon Russell's Oklahoma recording studio during a three-year period (1972-1974).
Credits
Director
Les Blank
Writer
Les Blank
Cast
Leon Russellas Self
George Jonesas Self
Willie Nelsonas Self
Malissa Batesas Self
David Briggsas Self
Eric Andersenas Self
Ambrose Campbellas Self
Charlie McCoyas Self
Chuck Blackwellas Self
Les Blankas Self
Cinematographer
Les Blank
Editor
Les Blank
Producer
Denny Cordell
Leon Russell
Images
Release Details
- Packaging
- Keep Case
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- June 14, 2026