Don't Get Trouble in Your Mind: The Carolina Chocolate Drops' Story
“How three African-Americans from the hip-hop generation embraced a 19th-century genre and took it to new heights”
Synopsis
In 2010, The Carolina Chocolate Drops stunned the music world, taking home the Traditional Folk Album Grammy for their debut album, Genuine Negro Jig. Founded in 2005 in Raleigh, North Carolina, the old-time string band members included Rhiannon Giddens, Dom Flemons and Justin Robinson, who were all inspired by the work of black fiddler Joe Thompson. As the documentary charts the band’s sudden rise, it also looks at the influence of their mentor, Thompson, and the African origins of the banjo.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 26, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 15, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Whitehead
- Original Title
- Don't Get Trouble in Your Mind: The Carolina Chocolate Drops' Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Deskpop Entertainment, Fretless Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Whitehead
Jon Springer
John Whitehead
Martine Melloul, John Whitehead, Tom Ciaburri
Department Leadership Roster
John Whitehead
Director
John Whitehead
Producer
Tom Ciaburri
Producer
John Whitehead
Editor
Jon Springer
Director of Photography
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What is Don't Get Trouble in Your Mind: The Carolina Chocolate Drops' Story about?
In 2010, The Carolina Chocolate Drops stunned the music world, taking home the Traditional Folk Album Grammy for their debut album, Genuine Negro Jig. Founded in 2005 in Raleigh, North Carolina, the old-time string band members included Rhiannon Giddens, Dom Flemons and Justin Robinson, who were all inspired by the work of black fiddler Joe Thompson. As the documentary charts the band’s sudden rise, it also looks at the influence of their mentor, Thompson, and the African origins of the banjo.
Who directed Don't Get Trouble in Your Mind: The Carolina Chocolate Drops' Story?
Don't Get Trouble in Your Mind: The Carolina Chocolate Drops' Story was directed by John Whitehead.
Who stars in Don't Get Trouble in Your Mind: The Carolina Chocolate Drops' Story?
The principal cast of Don't Get Trouble in Your Mind: The Carolina Chocolate Drops' Story includes Rhiannon Giddens, Dom Flemons, Justin Robinson, Béla Fleck.
When was Don't Get Trouble in Your Mind: The Carolina Chocolate Drops' Story released and how long is it?
Don't Get Trouble in Your Mind: The Carolina Chocolate Drops' Story was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.