High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

April 1, 1992

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Northside Films

Cast

Earl Scruggs,Lester Flatt,Sonny Osborne,Mac Wiseman,Don Reno,Bill Monroe,Bobby Osborne,Ralph Stanley,Jimmy Martin,Alison Krauss

Director

Rachel Liebling

Writer

Rachel Liebling

Cinematography

Allen Moore,Buddy Squires

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt0107111