Give Me the Banjo
Synopsis
The Banjo Project is a cross-media cultural odyssey: a major television documentary, a live stage/multi-media performance, and a website that chronicle the journey of America’s quintessential instrument—the banjo—from its African roots to the 21st century. It’s a collaboration between Emmy-winning writer-producer Marc Fields and banjo virtuoso Tony Trischka (the Project’s Music Director), one of the most acclaimed acoustic musicians of his generation.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 4, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marc Fields
- Original Title
- Give Me the Banjo
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marc Fields
Bruce Petschek
Tony Trischka, Michael Kantor, Marc Fields, Shaun Clarke
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Trischka
Producer
Marc Fields
Director
Shaun Clarke
Producer
Bruce Petschek
Director of Photography
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What is Give Me the Banjo about?
The Banjo Project is a cross-media cultural odyssey: a major television documentary, a live stage/multi-media performance, and a website that chronicle the journey of America’s quintessential instrument—the banjo—from its African roots to the 21st century. It’s a collaboration between Emmy-winning writer-producer Marc Fields and banjo virtuoso Tony Trischka (the Project’s Music Director), one of the most acclaimed acoustic musicians of his generation.
Who directed Give Me the Banjo?
Give Me the Banjo was directed by Marc Fields.
Who stars in Give Me the Banjo?
The principal cast of Give Me the Banjo includes Béla Fleck, Dom Flemons, Rhiannon Giddens, Earl Scruggs, Mike Seeger.
When was Give Me the Banjo released and how long is it?
Give Me the Banjo was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.