Billy Bragg & Wilco: Man in the Sand
Synopsis
"Man in the Sand" is a 1999 music documentary that chronicles the collaboration between Billy Bragg and Wilco, which involved the musicians creating new music to accompany lyrics that were written decades earlier by folk singer Woody Guthrie. The project, which was organized by Woody's daughter Nora, spawned two albums: "Mermaid Avenue," released in 1998, and "Mermaid Avenue Vol. II," released in 2000.
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Man In The Sand Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-08-19
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Release History & Theatrical Window
IN-EDIT Barcelona International Music Documentary Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 1, 1999
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kim Hopkins
- Original Title
- Billy Bragg & Wilco: Man in the Sand
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kim Hopkins
Simon Ardizzone
John Kelleher, James Willis, Juliet De Valero Wills, Christopher Frederick, Avril MacRory
Department Leadership Roster
John Kelleher
Producer
James Willis
Producer
Juliet De Valero Wills
Producer
Christopher Frederick
Producer
Simon Ardizzone
Editor
Avril MacRory
Producer
Kim Hopkins
Director
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What is Billy Bragg & Wilco: Man in the Sand about?
"Man in the Sand" is a 1999 music documentary that chronicles the collaboration between Billy Bragg and Wilco, which involved the musicians creating new music to accompany lyrics that were written decades earlier by folk singer Woody Guthrie. The project, which was organized by Woody's daughter Nora, spawned two albums: "Mermaid Avenue," released in 1998, and "Mermaid Avenue Vol. II," released in 2000.
Who directed Billy Bragg & Wilco: Man in the Sand?
Billy Bragg & Wilco: Man in the Sand was directed by Kim Hopkins.
Who stars in Billy Bragg & Wilco: Man in the Sand?
The principal cast of Billy Bragg & Wilco: Man in the Sand includes Billy Bragg, Jeff Tweedy, Ken Coomer, Jay Bennett, John Stirratt.
When was Billy Bragg & Wilco: Man in the Sand released and how long is it?
Billy Bragg & Wilco: Man in the Sand was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.