The Winding Stream

Name: The Winding Stream
Genre: Biography, Music, Family, Documentary
Released: December 16, 2015
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 89

2015

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Argot Pictures | Release Date: December 16, 2015 | Not Rated

Summary: The Winding Stream tells the story of the American roots music dynasty, the Carters and the Cashes. Starting with the Original Carter Family (A.P., Sara, Maybelle), the film traces the ebb and flow of their influence, the transformation of that act into the Carter Sisters, the marital alliance with legend Johnny Cash and the efforts ofThe Winding Stream tells the story of the American roots music dynasty, the Carters and the Cashes. Starting with the Original Carter Family (A.P., Sara, Maybelle), the film traces the ebb and flow of their influence, the transformation of that act into the Carter Sisters, the marital alliance with legend Johnny Cash and the efforts of present-day family to keep this legacy alive. … Expand

Director: Beth Harrington

Genre(s): Biography, Music, Family, Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 90 min

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Jeff Baker

Dec 16, 2015

A wonderful documentary. Read full review

Jeannette Catsoulis

Dec 16, 2015

Rhythmically blending vintage recordings and live performances, The Winding Stream exudes a quirky warmth that counters its PBS-pledge-drive aura. Read full review

Joe Leydon

Dec 16, 2015

The Winding Stream is cogent and compelling as a pop-culture history lesson, and genuinely uplifting while it shows how contemporary artists — along with descendants like Rosanne and John Carter Cash — keep the legacy of A.P., Mother Maybelle, June and Johnny alive and thriving. Read full review

Frank Scheck

Dec 16, 2015

Director Beth Harrington packs enough drama, music and history to fuel a miniseries in her thoroughly entertaining and comprehensive account of the Carter and Cash families and their enduring contributions to American music. Read full review

Alan Scherstuhl

Dec 16, 2015

The film stands as a reminder of how much it can mean just to listen. Read full review

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