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
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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).