Release Date

14 Apr, 2013

Runtime

00:00: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

The inspiring true story of music librarian Dena Epstein who labored 25 years to document the musical contributions of African slaves to the New World. Her work, now considered classic, shattered legends and myths, proved that the banjo was a slave instrument, and sparked a remarkable revival of black string band music. Directed and produced by Jim Carrier. Starring Dena Epstein, Bela Fleck, Eric Weissberg, Tony Trischka & the Carolina Chocolate Drops.

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Actors

Béla Fleck

Tony Trischka

Eric Weissberg

Rhiannon Giddens

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