Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland
Synopsis
In 1963 German filmmaker Dietrich Wawzyn set out to shoot a series of films for German television that took him through the southern US in search of American jazz and roots music. He contacted Arhoolie Records founder Chris Strachwitz, who jumped at the chance to join him and share his enthusiasm for regional musical traditions. Wawzyn made three films dealing with blues, gospel, and hillbilly music. The negatives to those films were lost. This film recreates the journey from the best elements still available and includes much previously unreleased footage.
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Jesse Fuller
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Lightnin' Hopkins
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Lowell Fulson
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Red Sovine
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King Louis H. Narcisse
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Mance Lipscomb
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Chief White Cloud
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Black Ace
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Reverend Louis Overstreet
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Sweet Emma Barrett
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Barbara Dane
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Blind James Campbell
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Whistlin’ Alex Moore
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Lewis Family
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Willie Thomas
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Shorty LeBlanc
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Ed Lee Natay
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Hodges Brothers
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dietrich Wawzyn
- Screenplay & Story
- Dietrich Wawzyn
- Original Title
- Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland
- Spoken Languages
- English, Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dietrich Wawzyn
Dietrich Wawzyn
Maureen Gosling
Department Leadership Roster
Maureen Gosling
Editor
Dietrich Wawzyn
Director
Dietrich Wawzyn
Writer
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What is Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland about?
In 1963 German filmmaker Dietrich Wawzyn set out to shoot a series of films for German television that took him through the southern US in search of American jazz and roots music. He contacted Arhoolie Records founder Chris Strachwitz, who jumped at the chance to join him and share his enthusiasm for regional musical traditions. Wawzyn made three films dealing with blues, gospel, and hillbilly music. The negatives to those films were lost. This film recreates the journey from the best elements still available and includes much previously unreleased footage.
Who directed Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland?
Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland was directed by Dietrich Wawzyn.
Who stars in Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland?
The principal cast of Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland includes Jesse Fuller, Lightnin' Hopkins, Lowell Fulson, Red Sovine, King Louis H. Narcisse.
When was Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland released and how long is it?
Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.