High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rachel Liebling
- Screenplay & Story
- Rachel Liebling
- Original Title
- High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Northside Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rachel Liebling
Rachel Liebling
Allen Moore, Buddy Squires
Toby Shimin
Department Leadership Roster
Rachel Liebling
Director
Rachel Liebling
Writer
Toby Shimin
Editor
Allen Moore
Director of Photography
Buddy Squires
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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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?
The principal cast of High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music includes Bill Monroe, Lester Flatt, Mac Wiseman, Jimmy Martin, Bobby Osborne.
When was High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music released and how long is it?
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music?
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).