High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music1992
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High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
1h 35m·Documentary, Music
Directed by Rachel Liebling·1992
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7.0/10 avgAverage user ratingLongtime 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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Bill MonroeSelf | Self |
 Lester FlattSelf (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
| MMac WisemanNarrator (voice) | Narrator (voice) |
| JJimmy MartinSelf | Self |
 Bobby OsborneSelf | Self |
| SSonny OsborneSelf | Self |
| DDon RenoSelf (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
 Earl ScruggsSelf | Self |
 Ralph StanleySelf | Self |
 Alison KraussSelf | Self |