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The Librarian and The Banjo

Plot: The inspiring true story of music librarian Dena Epstein who labored 25 years to document the musical contributions of African slaves to the New World. Her work, now considered classic, shattered legends and myths, proved that the banjo was a slave instrument, and sparked a remarkable revival of black string band music
Release Date: Sunday, April 14 2013
11 years ago
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Portrait of Béla FleckBéla Fleck
Béla Fleck was
54 in The Librarian and The Banjo
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jul 10 1958
Portrait of Tony TrischkaTony Trischka
Tony Trischka was
64 in The Librarian and The Banjo
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 16 1949
Portrait of Eric WeissbergEric Weissberg
Eric Weissberg was
>> in The Librarian and The Banjo
as 'Self'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rhiannon GiddensRhiannon Giddens
Rhiannon Giddens was
36 in The Librarian and The Banjo
as 'Self'.
Mon, Feb 21 1977

Crew

Portrait of Jim CarrierJim Carrier
Jim Carrier was
>> in The Librarian and The Banjo
as 'Director, Writer'
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Portrait of Kelley BakerKelley Baker
Kelley Baker was
>> in The Librarian and The Banjo
as 'Sound Designer, Editorial Consultant'
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