The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack(2000)
After Woody Guthrie and before Bob Dylan came Ramblin' Jack Elliott.
The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack Synopsis
With the help of her mother, family, friends, and fellow musicians, Aiyana Elliott reaches for her father, legendary cowboy troubadour, Ramblin' Jack Elliott. She explores who he is and how he got there, working back and forth between archival and contemporary footage. Born in 1932 in Brooklyn, busking through the South and West in the early 50s, a year with Woody Guthrie, six years flatpicking in Europe, a triumphant return to Greenwich Village in the early 60s, mentoring Bob Dylan, then life on the road, from gig to gig, singing and telling stories. A Grammy and the National Medal of Arts await Jack near the end of a long trail. What will Aiyana find for herself?
The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack (2000) is a music and documentary film directed by Aiyana Elliott, released on August 16, 2000 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Jack Elliott, Arlo Guthrie, Kris Kristofferson and Pete Seeger. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Aiyana Elliott
- Writers:
- Dicky Dahl, Aiyana Elliott
- Producers:
- Dan Partland, Paul S. Mezey, Aiyana Elliott
- Cinematographer:
- Aiyana Elliott
- Production:
- Crawford Communications, Journeyman Pictures, Plantain Films, Verisimilitude
- Status:
- Released
The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jack Elliott
as Self
Arlo Guthrie
as Self
Kris Kristofferson
as Self
Pete Seeger
as Self
Odetta
as Self
D. A. Pennebaker
as Self
Dave Van Ronk
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Aiyana Elliott, written by Dicky Dahl and Aiyana Elliott, produced by Dan Partland, Paul S. Mezey and Aiyana Elliott.
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The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack online?
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The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack (2000) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack?
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The main cast of The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack (2000) includes Jack Elliott, Arlo Guthrie, Kris Kristofferson, Pete Seeger and Odetta. The film was directed by Aiyana Elliott. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack released?
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The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack was released on August 16, 2000 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack worth watching?
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The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack (2000) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.