Music from the Big House (2010)
Rita Chiarelli, an award-winning recording artist, has decided to take a pilgrimage to the birthplace of the blues—Louisiana State Maximum Security Penitentiary a.k.a Angola Prison. She never imagined that her love of the blues would lead her to play with inmates serving life sentences for murder, rape and armed robbery. In what was once the bloodiest prison in America, inmates relatives will be invited to listen alongside other prisoners, to hear remarkable voices singing stories of hope and redemption. Let yourself be swept away by one of Blues’ most soulful pilgrim daughters who is finding out if music really is an escape.
Director: Bruce McDonald
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: September 30, 2010
Cast
- Rita Chiarelli - herself
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Music from the Big House about?
- Rita Chiarelli, an award-winning recording artist, has decided to take a pilgrimage to the birthplace of the blues—Louisiana State Maximum Security Penitentiary a.k.a Angola Prison. She never imagined that her love of the blues would lead her to play with inmates serving life sentences for murder, rape and armed robbery. In what was once the bloodiest prison in America, inmates relatives will be invited to listen alongside other prisoners, to hear remarkable voices singing stories of hope and redemption. Let yourself be swept away by one of Blues’ most soulful pilgrim daughters who is finding out if music really is an escape.
- Who directed Music from the Big House?
- Music from the Big House was directed by Bruce McDonald.
- Who stars in Music from the Big House?
- Music from the Big House stars Rita Chiarelli.
- How long is Music from the Big House?
- Music from the Big House has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is Music from the Big House?
- Music from the Big House is a Documentary, Music film.