High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music (1991)
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.
Director: Rachel Liebling
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: January 1, 1991
Cast
- Bill Monroe - Self
- Lester Flatt - Self (archive footage)
- Mac Wiseman - Narrator (voice)
- Jimmy Martin - Self
- Bobby Osborne - Self
- Sonny Osborne - Self
- Don Reno - Self (archive footage)
- Earl Scruggs - Self
- Ralph Stanley - Self
- Alison Krauss - Self
Screenplay
Cinematography: Allen Moore, Buddy Squires
Editing: Toby Shimin
Production: Northside Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
bluegrass
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music about?
- 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.
- Who directed High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music?
- High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music was directed by Rachel Liebling.
- Who stars in High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music?
- High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music stars Bill Monroe, Lester Flatt, Mac Wiseman, Jimmy Martin, Bobby Osborne, Sonny Osborne.
- How long is High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music?
- High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music?
- High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music produced?
- High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music was produced in United States of America.