Colby Crotzer

A masterful film by Jim Jarmusch which tells of the journey of Wm. Blake (the dead man) through the iconic symbolism of the 18th century poet of the same name. Set as a trip into the Wild West of the late 1800’s, the noir black & white film’s otherworldly ambiance is augmented by a haunting soundtrack by Neil Young’s tortured guitar work! An educated Indian becomes his spiritual guide, guiding him through purgatory towards an ultimate resolution of his Spirit (or as the poet would say his “soul’s redemption”.