Fiddlin'

Name: Fiddlin'
Genre: Music, Documentary
Released: October 18, 2019
Duration: 92 min
Cast: Dori Freeman, Eddie Bond, Jake Krack, Jon Lohman, Karen Carr

2019

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Utopia | Release Date: October 18, 2019

Starring: Dori Freeman, Eddie Bond, Jake Krack, Jon Lohman, Karen Carr, Kilby Spencer, Kitty Amaral, Martha Spencer, Presley Barker, Wayne C. Henderson

Summary: Fiddlin' is a foot-stomping celebration of true Americana and artistic expression. This hopeful, inspiring documentary shines a light on what is best about America. Filmed in the Appalachian Mountains at the World's Oldest Fiddler's Convention, Fiddlin' shows the uplifting and healing power of music. With multi-generations jamming togetherFiddlin' is a foot-stomping celebration of true Americana and artistic expression. This hopeful, inspiring documentary shines a light on what is best about America. Filmed in the Appalachian Mountains at the World's Oldest Fiddler's Convention, Fiddlin' shows the uplifting and healing power of music. With multi-generations jamming together and kids holding instruments instead of phones, it truly feels like we have taken a step back in time.… Expand

Director: Julie Simone

Genre(s): Music, Documentary

Runtime: 92 min

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Movie Nation Roger Moore

Nov 12, 2019

The performances here, gathered mostly at campsight jam sessions, under the various meet-and-pick tents all over Felts Park in Galax, or on the stages there, are just jaw dropping. Read full review

Chris Willman

Oct 24, 2019

Even filmgoers with little taste for these arcane sounds may enjoy the doc, if only for the chance to spend an hour and a half in the company of so many prodigies who’ve put down their phones in the service of taking up catgut. Read full review

Michael Rechtshaffen

Oct 24, 2019

An undeniably heartfelt if overlong affair, especially for the uninitiated. Read full review

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lovemovies2020

Nov 15, 2019

Fantastic film brimming with humility, authenticity and what we hope for in humanity. I laughed, cried, and ran to buy a guitar after watching this utterly joyful documentary.

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Chickflick4

Nov 11, 2019

I've now seen this film twice and look forward to watching it again! It's an emotional and moving account of Appalachian musicians who play with pure joy. The young kids steal the show and will steal your heart as well! It's rare to want to see a film more than once, but this is one I couldI've now seen this film twice and look forward to watching it again! It's an emotional and moving account of Appalachian musicians who play with pure joy. The young kids steal the show and will steal your heart as well! It's rare to want to see a film more than once, but this is one I could see over and over. Highly recommend!… Expand

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Grizmo

Nov 12, 2019

My favorite film of the year! Uplifting, inspiring and emotional. A must see!

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Filmfanatic4

Nov 12, 2019

Loved this film! Made me wish I had stuck with guitar lessons. Not only were the musicians outstanding, especially the young kids, but the cinematography was gorgeous, the sound quality was superb and it has a beautiful score in addition to all the great pickin and fiddlin’!

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PBJ123

Nov 12, 2019

A film for the ages-one that will be as relevant in fifty years as it is today and one that all ages will enjoy. From the toe tapping music to the heartfelt stories, this film will make you laugh, cry and inspire you to live life to fullest! If you aren’t a fan of Old Time and BluegrassA film for the ages-one that will be as relevant in fifty years as it is today and one that all ages will enjoy. From the toe tapping music to the heartfelt stories, this film will make you laugh, cry and inspire you to live life to fullest! If you aren’t a fan of Old Time and Bluegrass music, you will be by the end of Fiddlin’.… Expand

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