"Leon Russell: A Poem Is A Naked Person" is a music video directed by Les Blank and released on Blu-ray by Criterion Collection in 2015. This Criterion Edition features performances by iconic artists George Jones and Willie Nelson. The film offers a compelling visual experience for fans of music and performance art, with a sub-genre focused on concert and performance footage. With a Blu-ray format and region code for Americas and Southeast Asia, this release is a must-have for collectors and music enthusiasts alike.
Image Content: Images depict intimate, off-the-cuff behind-the-scenes moments as well as formal concert footage. Examples include Russell jamming with musicians like Willie Nelson and George Jones, and scenes of the unique and vibrant environment at Russell's studio.
Shot between 1972 and 1974, the film was initially withheld from public release for decades due to disagreements between Russell and Blank, but was finally released after Blank's death through the efforts of his son.