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High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music

MOVIE • 1992

High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music

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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. The rise, fall, and consistent revival of bluegrass chronicled through oral history and visual record, resulting in a priceless film that even casual fans are sure to enjoy.

TMDB ★ 3.5/5Votes: 6
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Top Cast

Bill Monroe

Bill Monroe

Self

Lester Flatt

Lester Flatt

Self (archive footage)

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Mac Wiseman

Narrator (voice)

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Jimmy Martin

Self

Bobby Osborne

Bobby Osborne

Self

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Sonny Osborne

Self

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Don Reno

Self (archive footage)

Earl Scruggs

Earl Scruggs

Self

Ralph Stanley

Ralph Stanley

Self

Alison Krauss

Alison Krauss

Self

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Rachel Liebling

Director

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Toby Shimin

Editor

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Tova Darling

Music Editor

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Allen Moore

Director of Photography

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Film

Status

Released

Release

April 1, 1992

Runtime

95 min

Language

English

Origin

United States of America

Budget

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Revenue

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