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High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music

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.

Credits

High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music Cast

Name Character
Earl Scruggs He was 66, 88 years old when he died as Himself
Lester Flatt He was 76, 64 years old when he died as Himself (archive footage)
Jimmy Martin He was 63, 77 years old when he died as Himself
Bill Monroe He was 79, 84 years old when he died as Himself
Alison Krauss She was 19, now 53 years old
Ralph Stanley He was 63, 89 years old when he died as Himself

High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music Crew

Name Department
Toby Shimin as Editor. Editing
Buddy Squires as Cinematography. Crew
Allen Moore as Cinematography. Crew
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High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music (33 years)

  • Release day: Tuesday, January 01, 1991
  • Runtime: 95 minutes