Goddess of Slide: The Forgotten Story of Ellen McIlwaine + Q&A | Doc'n Roll Film Festival

Doc’n Roll NYC Film Festival.

GODDESS OF SLIDE: THE FORGOTTEN STORY OF ELLEN MCILWAINE

Goddess of Slide: The Forgotten Story of Ellen McIlwaine is a feature documentary about the legendary – and now largely forgotten – Canadian singer and 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, including Odetta, Richie Havens and Mississippi John Hurt. But it would be the six magical nights that a young, fearless,
red-headed McIlwaine ignited the stage with Jimi Hendrix that would change the course of her life. This is an intimate look at a pioneering performer whose road trip to stardom and long career deserves a rightful place in music history.

Filmmaker Q&A + Special Guest following screening.