

High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music (1992)
6 votes on TMDBReleased April 1, 1992Runtime 1h 35mDirector Rachel Liebling
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.
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Cast of High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music

Bill Monroe
Self
Lester Flatt
Self (archive footage)
Bobby Osborne
Self
Earl Scruggs
Self
Ralph Stanley
Self
Alison Krauss
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Who stars in High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music?
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music stars Bill Monroe, Lester Flatt, Mac Wiseman, Jimmy Martin, Bobby Osborne.
Who directed High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music?
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music was directed by Rachel Liebling.
How long is High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music?
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music has a runtime of 1h 35m.
What is High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music about?
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.
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