The Cinematheque

“A finger pickin’ and foot stompin’ cinematic adventure through the evolution of the hillbilly sound.”

Franklin Theatre, Nashville

This documentary follows the fascinating story of bluegrass—from its origins in the Appalachian Mountains as a merging of jazz and blues with country and folk music, to its place in modern-day pop culture. Featuring Bela Fleck, Steve Martin, Mumford & Sons, I’m With Her’s Sara Watkins, and many more icons of the genre.

“Informative and engaging … A penetrating look into the bluegrass culture … Every twenty years or so, a bluegrass documentary comes along that captivates a generation of fans … This is, without a doubt, the most artistic bluegrass film to date.”

Daniel Mullins, Bluegrass Today