Dreams and Songs of the Noble Old
Synopsis
An examination of the talents and wisdom of elderly musicians, singers, and story-tellers, who perform not for fame or fortune but to preserve and share their culture. Stories told by Janie Hunter (80 years old) of Johns Island, S.C.; ballads sung by ex-coal miner and union organizer Nimrod Workman (91), of Chatteroy, W.V.; fiddle tunes and tales of moonshining and feuds from Tommy Jarrell (83) of Toast, N.C.; and footage from the Alabama Sacred Harp Convention in Fyffe, Alabama, in which people of all ages gather to sing old-time shape-note hymnody.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Lomax
- Original Title
- Dreams and Songs of the Noble Old
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Lomax
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Lomax
Director
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What is Dreams and Songs of the Noble Old about?
An examination of the talents and wisdom of elderly musicians, singers, and story-tellers, who perform not for fame or fortune but to preserve and share their culture. Stories told by Janie Hunter (80 years old) of Johns Island, S.C.; ballads sung by ex-coal miner and union organizer Nimrod Workman (91), of Chatteroy, W.V.; fiddle tunes and tales of moonshining and feuds from Tommy Jarrell (83) of Toast, N.C.; and footage from the Alabama Sacred Harp Convention in Fyffe, Alabama, in which people of all ages gather to sing old-time shape-note hymnody.
Who directed Dreams and Songs of the Noble Old?
Dreams and Songs of the Noble Old was directed by Alan Lomax.
Who stars in Dreams and Songs of the Noble Old?
The principal cast of Dreams and Songs of the Noble Old includes Not specified.
When was Dreams and Songs of the Noble Old released and how long is it?
Dreams and Songs of the Noble Old was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.