Bluegrass Journey (2004)

Genre : Documentary, Music

Runtime : 1H 26M

Director : Ruth Oxenberg, Rob Schumer

Synopsis

This passionate and affecting performance documentary celebrates the virtuoso artistry and joyous community of contemporary bluegrass music. Musically depicting many of the traditional roots and some of the more far-reaching branches of the genre by employing verite footage, thoughtful interviews, and vividly captured extended performances to weave a seamless tapestry that transports and enraptures the devoted fan and newcomer alike.

Actors

Tim O'Brien
Tim O'Brien
Self
Jerry Douglas
Jerry Douglas
Self
Peter Rowan
Peter Rowan
Self
Tony Rice
Tony Rice
Self
Rhonda Vincent
Rhonda Vincent
Self
Chris Thile
Chris Thile
Self
Nickel Creek
Nickel Creek
Themselves

Crews

Ruth Oxenberg
Ruth Oxenberg
Director
Rob Schumer
Rob Schumer
Director
Ruth Oxenberg
Ruth Oxenberg
Producer
Rob Schumer
Rob Schumer
Producer
Nancy Kennedy
Nancy Kennedy
Editor
Gill Holland
Gill Holland
Executive Producer

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