Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars (2017)
Director
Lili Fini Zanuck
Main cast
Eric Clapton
Genres
Documentary
Description
An unflinching and deeply personal journey into the life and work of guitarist Eric Clapton told through his own words and songs.
Lili Fini Zanuck
Main cast
Eric Clapton
Genres
Documentary
Description
An unflinching and deeply personal journey into the life and work of guitarist Eric Clapton told through his own words and songs.
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