Me & Stella (1976)
Geri Ashur’s Me & Stella traces the life of blues musician, folk singer, and composer Elizabeth Cotten—and her guitar, Stella—who is best known for writing the folk standard “Freight Train.” After spending her early teenage years writing songs and playing the guitar, Cotten put her musical career on hold for three decades. Encouraged by the very musical Seeger family, for whom she worked as a maid, Cotten started recording and became a star in the 1960s burgeoning folk revival at an age when most people are contemplating retirement.
Director: Geri Ashur
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 24 min
Release Date: January 1, 1976
Cast
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
blues music
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Me & Stella about?
- Geri Ashur’s Me & Stella traces the life of blues musician, folk singer, and composer Elizabeth Cotten—and her guitar, Stella—who is best known for writing the folk standard “Freight Train.” After spending her early teenage years writing songs and playing the guitar, Cotten put her musical career on hold for three decades. Encouraged by the very musical Seeger family, for whom she worked as a maid, Cotten started recording and became a star in the 1960s burgeoning folk revival at an age when most people are contemplating retirement.
- Who directed Me & Stella?
- Me & Stella was directed by Geri Ashur.
- Who stars in Me & Stella?
- Me & Stella stars Elizabeth Cotten.
- How long is Me & Stella?
- Me & Stella has a runtime of 24m (24 minutes).
- What genre is Me & Stella?
- Me & Stella is a Music, Documentary film.