Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland (1963)
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.
Director: Dietrich Wawzyn
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: January 1, 1963
Cast
- Jesse Fuller - self
- Lightnin' Hopkins - self
- Lowell Fulson - self
- Red Sovine - self
- King Louis H. Narcisse - self
- Mance Lipscomb - self
- Chief White Cloud - self
- Black Ace - self
- Reverend Louis Overstreet - self
- Sweet Emma Barrett - self
Screenplay
Editing: Maureen Gosling
Language: English, Nederlands
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Dietrich Wawzyn
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland about?
- 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.
- Who directed Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland?
- Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland was directed by Dietrich Wawzyn.
- Who stars in Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland?
- Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland stars Jesse Fuller, Lightnin' Hopkins, Lowell Fulson, Red Sovine, King Louis H. Narcisse, Mance Lipscomb.
- How long is Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland?
- Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland?
- Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland is a Documentary, Music film.