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High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music

Plot: Longtime fans of bluegrass music and those only recently discovering it will appreciate this documentary on the genre, which was born of a combination of African and Celtic sounds and is the base of American country music. This film traces the musical form from its Appalachian roots to the present
Release Date: Tuesday, January 1 1991
33 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Bill MonroeBill Monroe
Bill Monroe was
79 in High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
as 'Self'.
Wed, Sep 13 1911 –
Mon, Sep 09 1996
Portrait of Lester FlattLester Flatt
Lester Flatt would have been no older than
64 in High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jun 19 1914 –
Fri, May 11 1979
Portrait of Mac WisemanMac Wiseman
Mac Wiseman was
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as 'Narrator (voice)'.
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Portrait of Jimmy MartinJimmy Martin
Jimmy Martin was
>> in High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Bobby OsborneBobby Osborne
Bobby Osborne was
59 in High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
as 'Self'.
Mon, Dec 07 1931
Portrait of Sonny OsborneSonny Osborne
Sonny Osborne was
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as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Don RenoDon Reno
Don Reno was
>> in High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Earl ScruggsEarl Scruggs
Earl Scruggs was
66 in High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 06 1924 –
Wed, Mar 28 2012
Portrait of Ralph StanleyRalph Stanley
Ralph Stanley was
63 in High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
as 'Self'.
Fri, Feb 25 1927 –
Thu, Jun 23 2016
Portrait of Alison KraussAlison Krauss
Alison Krauss was
19 in High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jul 23 1971

Crew

Portrait of Rachel LieblingRachel Liebling
Rachel Liebling was
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as 'Director, Writer'
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Portrait of Toby ShiminToby Shimin
Toby Shimin was
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as 'Editor'
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Portrait of Tova DarlingTova Darling
Tova Darling was
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as 'Music Editor'
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Portrait of Allen MooreAllen Moore
Allen Moore was
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as 'Cinematography'
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Portrait of Buddy SquiresBuddy Squires
Buddy Squires was
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as 'Cinematography'
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