(High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music)

Content: 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.

Countries:

United States of America

Genres:

Documentary,

Music

Runtime:

95 minutes

Year:

1992

Directors:

Rachel Liebling

Production companies:

Northside Films

Actors:

Self

Self (archive footage)

Narrator (voice)

Self

Self

Crews:

Director

Writer

Editor

Music Editor

Director of Photography