The Librarian and The Banjo
Synopsis
The inspiring true story of music librarian Dena Epstein who labored 25 years to document the musical contributions of African slaves to the New World. Her work, now considered classic, shattered legends and myths, proved that the banjo was a slave instrument, and sparked a remarkable revival of black string band music. Directed and produced by Jim Carrier. Starring Dena Epstein, Bela Fleck, Eric Weissberg, Tony Trischka & the Carolina Chocolate Drops.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 14, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Carrier
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Carrier
- Original Title
- The Librarian and The Banjo
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Carrier
Jim Carrier
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Carrier
Director
Jim Carrier
Writer
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What is The Librarian and The Banjo about?
The inspiring true story of music librarian Dena Epstein who labored 25 years to document the musical contributions of African slaves to the New World. Her work, now considered classic, shattered legends and myths, proved that the banjo was a slave instrument, and sparked a remarkable revival of black string band music. Directed and produced by Jim Carrier. Starring Dena Epstein, Bela Fleck, Eric Weissberg, Tony Trischka & the Carolina Chocolate Drops.
Who directed The Librarian and The Banjo?
The Librarian and The Banjo was directed by Jim Carrier.
Who stars in The Librarian and The Banjo?
The principal cast of The Librarian and The Banjo includes Béla Fleck, Tony Trischka, Eric Weissberg, Rhiannon Giddens.
When was The Librarian and The Banjo released and how long is it?
The Librarian and The Banjo was released in 2013 with a total runtime of Unknown.