Country: Portraits of An American Sound 2015

7.7/10


IMDB Rating : 7.7


FD Smart Rating : 7.7


Synopsis : Iconic photographs and interviews with Roseanne Cash, Merle Haggard, Charley Pride and many other artists chronicle decades of American country music.


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Australia , Canada , Gibraltar , Greece , Ireland , Malta , New Zealand , Puerto Rico , South Africa , United Kingdom , United States , Vietnam

Directors:

Steven Kochones

Languages:

English [Original] , English

Subtitles:

French , Spanish , English

Genres:

Documentary, Music

Release Date:

2015

Run Time:

1h28m

Maturity Rating:

Recommended for ages 13 and up

'Country: Portraits of an American Sound' is a documentary film that explores the history and culture of country music through the lens of photography, which has portrayed the ideals, lifestyle and personalities of country music artists for over 80 years. The film features imagery and commentary from Grand Ole Opry photographer Les Leverett, the late celebrity photographer Leigh Wiener, documentary photographer Henry Horenstein, iconic music photographers Henry Diltz and Raeanne Rubenstein, and contemporary photographers David McClister and Michael Wilson. Over a dozen country music artists also appear, including Rosanne Cash, Roy Clark, Merle Haggard, Lyle Lovett, Charley Pride, LeAnn Rimes, Kenny Rogers, Tanya Tucker, The Band Perry and Keith Urban. The film weaves iconic images, historical footage and over 25 country music hits into a dynamic look at this uniquely American sound.