Dreams and Songs of the Noble Old (1991)
An examination of the talents and wisdom of elderly musicians, singers, and story-tellers, who perform not for fame or fortune but to preserve and share their culture. Stories told by Janie Hunter (80 years old) of Johns Island, S.C.; ballads sung by ex-coal miner and union organizer Nimrod Workman (91), of Chatteroy, W.V.; fiddle tunes and tales of moonshining and feuds from Tommy Jarrell (83) of Toast, N.C.; and footage from the Alabama Sacred Harp Convention in Fyffe, Alabama, in which people of all ages gather to sing old-time shape-note hymnody.
Director: Alan Lomax
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: January 1, 1991
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dreams and Songs of the Noble Old about?
- An examination of the talents and wisdom of elderly musicians, singers, and story-tellers, who perform not for fame or fortune but to preserve and share their culture. Stories told by Janie Hunter (80 years old) of Johns Island, S.C.; ballads sung by ex-coal miner and union organizer Nimrod Workman (91), of Chatteroy, W.V.; fiddle tunes and tales of moonshining and feuds from Tommy Jarrell (83) of Toast, N.C.; and footage from the Alabama Sacred Harp Convention in Fyffe, Alabama, in which people of all ages gather to sing old-time shape-note hymnody.
- Who directed Dreams and Songs of the Noble Old?
- Dreams and Songs of the Noble Old was directed by Alan Lomax.
- How long is Dreams and Songs of the Noble Old?
- Dreams and Songs of the Noble Old has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Dreams and Songs of the Noble Old?
- Dreams and Songs of the Noble Old is a Documentary film.