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Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland

1963 · 75 min Documentary Music

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.

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Year 1963
Genre Documentary, Music
Director Dietrich Wawzyn
Runtime 75 min.

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Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1963. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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