High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music(1992)
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music 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.
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music (1992) is a documentary and music film directed by Rachel Liebling, released on April 1, 1992 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Bill Monroe, Lester Flatt, Mac Wiseman and Jimmy Martin. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Rachel Liebling
- Writers:
- Rachel Liebling
- Cinematographer:
- Allen Moore
- Production:
- Northside Films
- Status:
- Released
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bill Monroe
as Self
Lester Flatt
as Self (archive footage)
- Mac Wiseman
Mac Wiseman
as Narrator (voice)
- Jimmy Martin
Jimmy Martin
as Self
Bobby Osborne
as Self
- Sonny Osborne
Sonny Osborne
as Self
- Don Reno
Don Reno
as Self (archive footage)
Earl Scruggs
as Self
Ralph Stanley
as Self
Alison Krauss
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Rachel Liebling, written by Rachel Liebling.
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High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 6 ratings.
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High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music online?
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High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music (1992) is available to stream on Night Flight Plus and FlixFling, and to rent or buy from FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music?
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The main cast of High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music (1992) includes Bill Monroe, Lester Flatt, Mac Wiseman, Jimmy Martin and Bobby Osborne. The film was directed by Rachel Liebling. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music released?
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High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music was released on April 1, 1992 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music worth watching?
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High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music (1992) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.