# The Rock Prophet: The Story of Link Wray (2025)

> A reflective music documentary restores Link Wray’s place as a Native American rock pioneer whose power chord helped redefine the sound of popular music.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7444806

## Facts

- Runtime: 87 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Jon Brewer
- Cast: Link Wray, Joely Proudfit, Steven Van Zandt, Dan Auerbach, Elwood Brown, Iggy Pop, Pete Townshend, Neil Young
- TMDB rating: 6.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23471770/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: reflective, inspiring, nostalgic, music history viewing, documentary night

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