Mountain Born: The Jean Ritchie Story
Synopsis
Chronicles the 50-year career of singer/songwriter Jean Ritchie, from Viper, Kentucky to the New York stage. Pete Seeger, Arlo Guthrie, and her family and friends in Eastern Kentucky are among those interviewed. A 1996 KET production.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- H. Russell Farmer
- Screenplay & Story
- Guy Mendes
- Original Title
- Mountain Born: The Jean Ritchie Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- KET
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
H. Russell Farmer
Guy Mendes
H. Russell Farmer, Guy Mendes
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H. Russell Farmer
Producer
Guy Mendes
Producer
H. Russell Farmer
Director
Guy Mendes
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Mountain Born: The Jean Ritchie Story about?
Chronicles the 50-year career of singer/songwriter Jean Ritchie, from Viper, Kentucky to the New York stage. Pete Seeger, Arlo Guthrie, and her family and friends in Eastern Kentucky are among those interviewed. A 1996 KET production.
Who directed Mountain Born: The Jean Ritchie Story?
Mountain Born: The Jean Ritchie Story was directed by H. Russell Farmer.
Who stars in Mountain Born: The Jean Ritchie Story?
The principal cast of Mountain Born: The Jean Ritchie Story includes Jean Ritchie, Arlo Guthrie, Emmylou Harris, George Pickow, Pete Seeger.
When was Mountain Born: The Jean Ritchie Story released and how long is it?
Mountain Born: The Jean Ritchie Story was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 58m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mountain Born: The Jean Ritchie Story?
Mountain Born: The Jean Ritchie Story holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).