High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music (1992) — Watch Online

Name: High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
Director: Rachel Liebling
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 1992-04-01
Duration: 1 h 35 min
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Bill Monroe, Lester Flatt, Mac Wiseman, Jimmy Martin, Bobby Osborne

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About the film

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Audience score

★ 7.0 /10

based on 6 votes

Synopsis

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

8 principal cast

Bill Monroe

Self

Lester Flatt

Self (archive footage)

Mac Wiseman

Narrator (voice)

Jimmy Martin

Self

Bobby Osborne

Self

Sonny Osborne

Self

Don Reno

Self (archive footage)

Earl Scruggs

Self

Where to watch High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music

High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music (1992) is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The 1h 35m documentary directed by Rachel Liebling is rated 7.0/10 by 6 viewers.

Frequently asked

When was High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music released?

High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music was released on April 1, 1992.

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 95 minutes (1h 35m).

What genre is High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music?

High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music is categorized as Documentary, Music.

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