Very loose and casual. Any background information is provided by Armstrong and his cohorts in a series of shootin' the shit conversations. Zwigoff doesn't try to sell us on his importance to the world of blues (although the music is terrific), but he's just one of those great old characters whose charisma and rich well of experience makes for entertaining storytelling. For me the best moment was when he reveals his "Whorehouse Bible. The documentary isn't that revelatory, but it's a lot of fun.

If you like old country string band music with a bluesy feel, you might be interested in this film. I liked the music, and I liked "Louie Bluie,"--not just his music and drawings--but his personality.

Really fantastic music.