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High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music (1992)

Movie ★ 7.0 95 min

Documentary Music

Longtime fans of bluegrass music and those only recently discovering it will appreciate this documentary on the genre, which was born of a combination of African and Celtic sounds and is the base of American country music. This film traces the musical form from its Appalachian roots to the present. The rise, fall, and consistent revival of bluegrass chronicled through oral history and visual record, resulting in a priceless film that even casual fans are sure to enjoy.

Rachel Liebling Director Rachel Liebling Writer

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Quick facts

Released
April 1, 1992
Runtime
95 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0107111
Language
Studio
Northside Films

Themes

Cast

Bill Monroe Bill Monroe Self Lester Flatt Lester Flatt Self (archive footage) Mac Wiseman Narrator (voice) Jimmy Martin Self Bobby Osborne Bobby Osborne Self Sonny Osborne Self Don Reno Self (archive footage) Earl Scruggs Earl Scruggs Self Ralph Stanley Ralph Stanley Self Alison Krauss Alison Krauss Self

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Frequently asked questions

What is High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music about?
Longtime fans of bluegrass music and those only recently discovering it will appreciate this documentary on the genre, which was born of a combination of African and Celtic sounds and is the base of American country music. This film traces the musical form from its Appalachian roots to the present. The rise, fall, and consistent revival of bluegrass chronicled through oral history and visual record, resulting in a priceless film that even casual fans are sure to enjoy.
Who directed High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music?
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music was directed by Rachel Liebling.
Who stars in High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music?
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music stars Bill Monroe, Lester Flatt, Mac Wiseman, Jimmy Martin.
When was High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music released?
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music is a 1992 documentary, music film.
Where can I watch High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music?
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