Movie Description
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
(1992)Overview
Longtime fans of bluegrass music and those only recently discovering it will appreciate this documentary on the genre, which was born of a combination of African and Celtic sounds and is the base of American country music. This film traces the musical form from its Appalachian roots to the present. The rise, fall, and consistent revival of bluegrass chronicled through oral history and visual record, resulting in a priceless film that even casual fans are sure to enjoy.
Featured Crew
- Director : Rachel Liebling
- Writer : Rachel Liebling
- Editor : Toby Shimin
- Cast : Bill Monroe,Lester Flatt,Mac Wiseman,Jimmy Martin,Bobby Osborne,Sonny Osborne,Don Reno,Earl Scruggs,Ralph Stanley,Alison Krauss
Cast
Self
Self (archive footage)
Narrator (voice)
Self
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Self
Self (archive footage)
Self
Self
Self
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Facts
Original TitleHigh Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
Status Released
Release Information
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1992-04-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 35m
Homepagehttps://www.cmhrecords.com/products/high-lonesome-the-story-of-bluegrass-music
Production CompaniesNorthside Films
Genres
- Documentary
- Music
