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Lightnin' Les

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In this short film, blues musician Lightnin’ Hopkins performs an improvised song inspired by a card game he played with filmmaker Les Blank and producer Skip Gerson during the production of "The Blues Accordin’ to Lightnin’ Hopkins".

DirectorLes Blank

Where to watch

Kanopy

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Les Blank

Lightnin' Hopkins

Lightnin' Hopkins

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Lightnin' Les — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Lightnin' Les?

Lightnin' Les is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Lightnin' Les on Netflix?

No, Lightnin' Les is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is Lightnin' Les on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Lightnin' Les isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch Lightnin' Les for free?

Lightnin' Les is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.