Alive at Brushy Mountain (2003)
A documentary that shows us a world of authentic American music inside Brushy Mountain Correctional Complex in Tennessee that has never before been seen by outsiders. In preparation for a live album, Nashville singer-songwriter Mark Collie and a film crew roamed the vast expanses of Brushy Mountain for months meeting inmates, many of whom are talented singer-songwriters. It is the remarkable stories of these talented inmates and their awesome musical performances that give the movie its extraordinary power.
Director: Thom Oliphant
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: December 31, 2003
Editing: Stacey S. Clipp
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Alive at Brushy Mountain about?
- A documentary that shows us a world of authentic American music inside Brushy Mountain Correctional Complex in Tennessee that has never before been seen by outsiders. In preparation for a live album, Nashville singer-songwriter Mark Collie and a film crew roamed the vast expanses of Brushy Mountain for months meeting inmates, many of whom are talented singer-songwriters. It is the remarkable stories of these talented inmates and their awesome musical performances that give the movie its extraordinary power.
- Who directed Alive at Brushy Mountain?
- Alive at Brushy Mountain was directed by Thom Oliphant.
- How long is Alive at Brushy Mountain?
- Alive at Brushy Mountain has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).