Dreadful Memories: The Life of Sarah Ogan Gunning (1988)
Born in the coalfields of eastern Kentucky, Gunning suffered a life of bitter poverty which became the fuel for dozens of moving songs about working people, the mines, and the great coal strikes of the twenties and thirties. In Mimi Pickering's 1988 film, Gunning's a cappella roots music is intercut throughout the interviews and archival footage
Director: Mimi Pickering
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 38 min
Release Date: January 1, 1988
Cast
Production: Folkstreams.
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Mimi Pickering
More Films in Genre: Music, Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dreadful Memories: The Life of Sarah Ogan Gunning about?
- Born in the coalfields of eastern Kentucky, Gunning suffered a life of bitter poverty which became the fuel for dozens of moving songs about working people, the mines, and the great coal strikes of the twenties and thirties. In Mimi Pickering's 1988 film, Gunning's a cappella roots music is intercut throughout the interviews and archival footage
- Who directed Dreadful Memories: The Life of Sarah Ogan Gunning?
- Dreadful Memories: The Life of Sarah Ogan Gunning was directed by Mimi Pickering.
- Who stars in Dreadful Memories: The Life of Sarah Ogan Gunning?
- Dreadful Memories: The Life of Sarah Ogan Gunning stars Sarah Ogan Gunning, Pete Seeger.
- How long is Dreadful Memories: The Life of Sarah Ogan Gunning?
- Dreadful Memories: The Life of Sarah Ogan Gunning has a runtime of 38m (38 minutes).
- What genre is Dreadful Memories: The Life of Sarah Ogan Gunning?
- Dreadful Memories: The Life of Sarah Ogan Gunning is a Music, Documentary film.
- Where was Dreadful Memories: The Life of Sarah Ogan Gunning produced?
- Dreadful Memories: The Life of Sarah Ogan Gunning was produced in United States of America.