The Lost String

Marc Ribot is one of the most inventive guitarists of his generation – the discreet legend of the New York scene, the composer, improviser and accompanist is sought-after by the biggest international pop stars. Ribot was a member of the soul/punk Realtones and from 1984 - 1989, of John Lurie's Lounge Lizards.
Over his career he has worked alongside many big names including Brother Jack McDuff, Wilson Pickett, Carla Thomas, Rufus Thomas, Chuck Berry, Tom Waits, Soloman Burke, John Lurie, Elvis Costello, Marianne Faithful, McCoy Tyner, T-Bone Burnett, The Jazz Passengers, Chocolate Genius, Jamaaladeen Tacuma, Cibo Mato, Medeski Martin & Wood, James Carter, Vinicio Caposella (Italy), Auktyon (Russia), Vinicius Cantuaria, Sierra Maestra (Cuba), Alain Bashung (France), Joe Henry, Alan Toussaint, Marisa Monte, Allen Ginsburg, Trey Anastasio, Madeline Peyroux, Patti Scialfa, Sam Phillips, Akiko Yano, The Black Keys and many others.
Composed of excerpts from his concerts in New York's Lower East Side clubs and from his European tour, archival footage and conversations, the film explores the variety in the musical universes of this inspired virtuoso and generous committed artist.