Country Music


The Hillbilly Shakespeare (1945–1953) (E03)

(episode)
Documentary / Music
USA, 2019, 1 h 53 min (Alternative: 52 min)

Directed by:

Ken Burns

Screenplay:

Dayton Duncan

Cinematography:

Buddy Squires
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Plots(1)

Country music adapts to the cultural changes of post-war society. Bill Monroe and Earl Scruggs transform string band music into Bluegrass. Out of the bars comes a new sound and songs about drinking, cheating, and heartbreak: Honky Tonk. (Prime Video)