THE OLD, WEIRD AMERICA: HARRY SMITH’S ANTHOLOGY OF AMERICAN FOLK MUSIC
90 MINUTES - USA - 2007
A FILM BY RANI SINGH
FEATURING: BECK, NICK CAVE, ELVIS COSTELLO, DAVID JOHANSEN, GREIL MARCUS, BETH ORTON, LOU REED, ALLEN GINSBERG, BILL IVEY, HARRY SMITH, HAL WILLNER, BOB NEUWIRTH, SMOKEY HORMEL, PHILLIP GLASS, P. ADAMS SITNEY, PERCY HEATH, STEVE EARLE, PETRA HADEN, LUIS KEMNITZER, MOSES ASCH, JOHN COHEN, ED SANDERS
Prepare for an eclectic musical journey through The Old, Weird America. The documentary film tracks the history of Harry Smith's Anthology of American Folk Music from its initial compilation of 78 records from rural Americana to its release on Folkways Records in 1952. Instrumental in helping inspire the urban folk revival of the 1960s, the Anthology continues to influence modern music. Rare archival footage and intimate interviews with legendary performers reveal the lasting impact of the Anthology and the remarkable personality of Harry Smith. The film includes performances, and interviews with Elvis Costello, Beck, Sonic Youth, Beth Orton, Philip Glass, David Johansen,THE HARRY SMITH PROJECT LIVE 2006 John Cohen, Greil Marcus, and more. Join us for a wild ride through a remarkable musical landscape.