About this movie
You Gave Me A Song offers an intimate portrait of old-time music pioneer Alice Gerrard and her remarkable, unpredictable journey creating and preserving traditional music. The film follows eighty-four year old Gerrard over several years, weaving together verité footage of living room rehearsals, recording sessions, songwriting, archival work, and performances with photos and rare field recordings. Much of the film is told in Alice’s voice and via interviews with musical collaborators and family members who share the story of Alice and others chasing that high lonesome sound.
Quick facts
Year
2019
Runtime
1h 17m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 10.0/10
Votes
1
Genre
Documentary, Music
Director
Language
EN
Cast
appalachia
americana
bluegrass
old-time music
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Questions about You Gave Me A Song: The Life and Music of Alice Gerrard
How long is You Gave Me A Song: The Life and Music of Alice Gerrard?
You Gave Me A Song: The Life and Music of Alice Gerrard has a runtime of 1h 17m (1 hour and 17 minutes).
Who directed You Gave Me A Song: The Life and Music of Alice Gerrard?
You Gave Me A Song: The Life and Music of Alice Gerrard was directed by Kenny Dalsheimer and released in 2019.
What genre is You Gave Me A Song: The Life and Music of Alice Gerrard?
You Gave Me A Song: The Life and Music of Alice Gerrard is a Documentary, Music film (2019).
Who stars in You Gave Me A Song: The Life and Music of Alice Gerrard?
The cast of You Gave Me A Song: The Life and Music of Alice Gerrard includes Alice Gerrard, Tommy Jarrell, Emmylou Harris.
What is the TMDB rating for You Gave Me A Song: The Life and Music of Alice Gerrard?
You Gave Me A Song: The Life and Music of Alice Gerrard has a TMDB rating of 10.0/10 based on 1 votes.
