The Folk Singer: A Tale of Men, Music & America (2008)

A journey into the souls of men, maverick roots music, and the dying old America.

Follows folk blues singer Jon Konrad a.k.a. Possessed by Paul James on tour from Texas to Louisiana as he attempts to make enough money to supply for his unborn child. On his journey he crosses paths with musical peers, honky tonk proprietors, and religious mavericks. Together they explore their struggles, doubts, hopes, and demons, or - as Jon's friend Scott Biram puts it - "We can rejoice in one another's sharing of pain!"

Director: M.A. Littler
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 104 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Philipp Koepsell
Production: Slowboat Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

folk music

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Folk Singer: A Tale of Men, Music & America about?
Follows folk blues singer Jon Konrad a.k.a. Possessed by Paul James on tour from Texas to Louisiana as he attempts to make enough money to supply for his unborn child. On his journey he crosses paths with musical peers, honky tonk proprietors, and religious mavericks. Together they explore their struggles, doubts, hopes, and demons, or - as Jon's friend Scott Biram puts it - "We can rejoice in one another's sharing of pain!"
Who directed The Folk Singer: A Tale of Men, Music & America?
The Folk Singer: A Tale of Men, Music & America was directed by M.A. Littler.
Who stars in The Folk Singer: A Tale of Men, Music & America?
The Folk Singer: A Tale of Men, Music & America stars Konrad Wert.
How long is The Folk Singer: A Tale of Men, Music & America?
The Folk Singer: A Tale of Men, Music & America has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
What genre is The Folk Singer: A Tale of Men, Music & America?
The Folk Singer: A Tale of Men, Music & America is a Documentary, Music film.
Where was The Folk Singer: A Tale of Men, Music & America produced?
The Folk Singer: A Tale of Men, Music & America was produced in United States of America.