Appalachian Journey (1991)

Appalachian Journey (1991) poster

Appalachian Journey is one of five films made from footage that Alan Lomax shot between 1978 and 1985 for the PBS American Patchwork series (1991). It offers songs, dances, stories, and religious rituals of the Southern Appalachians. Preachers, singers, fiddlers, banjo pickers, moonshiners, cloggers, and square dancers recount the good times and the hard times of rural life there. Performers include Tommy Jarrell, Janette Carter, Ray and Stanley Hicks, Frank Proffitt Jr., Sheila Kay Adams, Nimrod Workman and Phyllis Boyens, Raymond Fairchild, and others, with a bonus of a few African-Americans from the North Carolina Piedmont.

Director: Alan Lomax
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date:

Cast

Editing: Howard Sharp, Jenny Campbell
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

folk music, appalachia

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Alan Lomax
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Appalachian Journey about?
Appalachian Journey is one of five films made from footage that Alan Lomax shot between 1978 and 1985 for the PBS American Patchwork series (1991). It offers songs, dances, stories, and religious rituals of the Southern Appalachians. Preachers, singers, fiddlers, banjo pickers, moonshiners, cloggers, and square dancers recount the good times and the hard times of rural life there. Performers include Tommy Jarrell, Janette Carter, Ray and Stanley Hicks, Frank Proffitt Jr., Sheila Kay Adams, Nimrod Workman and Phyllis Boyens, Raymond Fairchild, and others, with a bonus of a few African-Americans from the North Carolina Piedmont.
Who directed Appalachian Journey?
Appalachian Journey was directed by Alan Lomax.
Who stars in Appalachian Journey?
Appalachian Journey stars Alan Lomax.
How long is Appalachian Journey?
Appalachian Journey has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
What genre is Appalachian Journey?
Appalachian Journey is a Documentary film.
Where was Appalachian Journey produced?
Appalachian Journey was produced in United States of America.