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High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music (1991)

NR ★ 7.0/10 95 min Documentary, Music United States English
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Description

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.

Top 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

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