Phil Ranstrom is an American documentary

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Career

From 1994 to 2006 Ranstrom worked as the producer of the documentary Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street. During that time he interviewed a variety of blues musicians such as

Buddy Guy George "Buddy" Guy (born July 30, 1936) is an American blues guitarist and singer. He is an exponent of Chicago blues who has influenced generations of guitarists including Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Keith Richards, Stevie Ray V ...

Bo Diddley Ellas McDaniel (born Ellas Otha Bates; December 30, 1928 – June 2, 2008), known professionally as Bo Diddley, was an American guitarist who played a key role in the transition from the blues to rock and roll. He influenced many artists, incl ...

and Johnny Williams. Ranstrom tells the story of the displacement of the neighborhood's residents in favor of condos and commercial establishments and the subsequent effect on blues culture. The film won a nomination at the 2012

Chicago / Midwest Emmy Awards The Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards are Regional Emmy awards presented by the Chicago / Midwest chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS). The chapter was founded in 1958, and serves the Chicago metropolitan area and the su ...

for Outstanding Crafts Achievement Off-Air: Writer – Program On (non news) category.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Ranstrom, Phil Living people American documentary film directors Year of birth missing (living people)