A riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma. The description comes from Winston Churchill about Russia, but it could just as easily be applied to the subject of Daniel Vernon's documentary about musician Ike White.
If you haven't heard of White, you're not alone. An accomplished singer, composer and guitarist, he released only one album, 1976's Changin' Times, which received critical acclaim but quickly lapsed into obscurity.
But his music, as good as it is (you can hear the album in its entirety on YouTube) pales in comparison to his story, unearthed in this endlessly fascinating film.
White was notable not just for his musical talent, which prompted other musicians to compare him to Jimi Hendrix, but also for his circumstances.
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