Ellen McIlwaine is the legendary—and largely forgotten—Canadian singer and musician who fought for her right to play the slide guitar, a male-dominated instrument in a male-dominated world. Eight months after arriving in Greenwich Village with no prospects, she found herself opening for some of the world’s greatest blues legends, like Odetta, Richie Havens and Mississippi John Hurt. But it was the six magical nights the young, fearless McIlwaine ignited the stage with Jimi Hendrix that changed the course of her life. Goddess of Slide is an intimate look at a pioneer performer whose road trip to stardom and lengthy career deserve their rightful place in music history. 

Stick around after the film for a Q&A with director Alfonso Maiorana.

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