High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music

High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music

7 | 1991-01-01 | Documentary Music

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

Rachel Liebling Director
Toby Shimin Editor
Buddy Squires Cinematography
Rachel Liebling Writer
Tova Darling Music Editor
Allen Moore Cinematography

Cast

Lester Flatt
Lester Flatt
Self (archive footage)
Mac Wiseman
Mac Wiseman
Narrator (voice)
Don Reno
Don Reno
Self (archive footage)

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