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Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland

Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland

January 1, 1963
75 minutes
Dietrich Wawzyn
Documentary Music

Overview

In 1963 German filmmaker Dietrich Wawzyn set out to shoot a series of films for German television that took him through the southern US in search of American jazz and roots music. He contacted Arhoolie Records founder Chris Strachwitz, who jumped at the chance to join him and share his enthusiasm for regional musical traditions. Wawzyn made three films dealing with blues, gospel, and hillbilly music. The negatives to those films were lost. This film recreates the journey from the best elements still available and includes much previously unreleased footage.

Movie Details

Release Date

January 1, 1963

Runtime

75 minutes

Director

Dietrich Wawzyn

Cast

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