Synopsis

A thrilling glimpse into the complex life and electrifying, unmatched performances of Jerry Lee Lewis—rock and roll’s first and wildest showman.

Program Note

Jerry Lee Lewis doesn’t just play the piano—he attacks it. He hammers the keys with his feet, elbows, hips, and entire body. Even setting the piano on fire doesn’t stop him from delivering a jaw-dropping performance. When you think of the wild image of rock and roll at the piano, you’re thinking of Jerry Lee Lewis. His famously dramatic life and chaotic stage presence are legendary, but this film, packed with archival footage and interviews, focuses on what truly stuns: Jerry Lee Lewis in his prime, performing like no other. The heat that once filled the stage and audience seems to leap right off the screen. (Kim Yoon-ha)

Director

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  • Ethan Coen
  • Ethan Coen has spent decades making films with his brother Joel Coen, with acclaimed works including Barton Fink (1991), Fargo (1996), The Big Lebowski (1998), The Ladykillers (2004), No Country for Old Men (2007), and A Serious Man (2009). Jerry Lee Lewis: Trouble in Mind (2022) is his first documentary feature.