Down from the Mountain
Synopsis
On May 24, 2000, the historic Ryman Auditorium was booked to offer Nashvillians an evening of sublime beauty. Label executives and soundtrack producers so loved the music of O Brother, Where Art Thou? that they brought it to life as a benefit concert for the Country Music Hall of Fame. Filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen loved it so much that they hired famed documentary filmmaker D.A. Pennebaker to record the show for posterity. The concert that unfolded that night was one of the greatest musical moments in the annals of Music City. Performers: John Hartford, Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris, Gillian Welch, Chris Thomas King, The Cox Family, Fairfield Four, Union Station, Colin Linden, The Nashville Bluegrass Band, The Peasall Sisters, Ralph Stanley, David Rawlings, The Whites.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 5, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 1, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Hegedus, D. A. Pennebaker, Nick Doob
- Original Title
- Down from the Mountain
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Mike Zoss Productions, Intertainer, Pennebaker Hegedus Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Hegedus, D. A. Pennebaker, Nick Doob
Chris Hegedus, Jojo Pennebaker, D. A. Pennebaker, Nick Doob, Bob Neuwirth, Jehane Noujaim, Joan Churchill
D. A. Pennebaker, Nick Doob
Bob Neuwirth, Frazer Pennebaker, T Bone Burnett, Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Department Leadership Roster
D. A. Pennebaker
Editor
Nick Doob
Editor
Bob Neuwirth
Producer
Chris Hegedus
Director
D. A. Pennebaker
Director
Nick Doob
Director
Chris Hegedus
Director of Photography
Jojo Pennebaker
Director of Photography
D. A. Pennebaker
Director of Photography
Nick Doob
Director of Photography
Bob Neuwirth
Director of Photography
Jehane Noujaim
Director of Photography
Joan Churchill
Director of Photography
Frazer Pennebaker
Producer
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
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Down from the Mountain
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What is Down from the Mountain about?
On May 24, 2000, the historic Ryman Auditorium was booked to offer Nashvillians an evening of sublime beauty. Label executives and soundtrack producers so loved the music of O Brother, Where Art Thou? that they brought it to life as a benefit concert for the Country Music Hall of Fame. Filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen loved it so much that they hired famed documentary filmmaker D.A. Pennebaker to record the show for posterity. The concert that unfolded that night was one of the greatest musical moments in the annals of Music City. Performers: John Hartford, Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris, Gillian Welch, Chris Thomas King, The Cox Family, Fairfield Four, Union Station, Colin Linden, The Nashville Bluegrass Band, The Peasall Sisters, Ralph Stanley, David Rawlings, The Whites.
Who directed Down from the Mountain?
Down from the Mountain was directed by Chris Hegedus, D. A. Pennebaker, Nick Doob.
Who stars in Down from the Mountain?
The principal cast of Down from the Mountain includes Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris, Gillian Welch, Ralph Stanley, T Bone Burnett.
When was Down from the Mountain released and how long is it?
Down from the Mountain was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Down from the Mountain?
Down from the Mountain holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).