Crossroads

In this 1986 film directed by Walter Hill, a young and talented guitarist named Eugene Martone, played by Ralph Macchio, embarks on a journey to discover the lost song of legendary blues musician Robert Johnson. Accompanied by an aging bluesman, Willie Brown, portrayed by Joe Seneca, Eugene travels from New York to Mississippi, delving deep into the heart of the Delta blues. The film explores themes of ambition, tradition, and the mystical allure of music. Notably, the movie features a climactic guitar duel with music by Ry Cooder. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.