Documentary / Music
USA,
2019, 15 h 29 min
(Length: 111–140 min)
Directed by:
Ken BurnsScreenplay:
Dayton DuncanCinematography:
Buddy SquiresCast:
Ralph Emery, Garth Brooks, John Carter Cash, Buck Owens (a.f.), Wanda Jackson, Ronnie Milsap, Chris Hillman (a.f.), Hank Williams (a.f.), Bobby Bare (more)VOD (1)
Episodes(8)
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The Rub (Beginnings–1933) (E01)
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Hard Times (1933–1945) (E02)
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The Hillbilly Shakespeare (1945–1953) (E03)
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I Can't Stop Loving You (1953–1963) (E04)
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The Sons and Daughters of America (1964–1968) (E05)
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Will the Circle Be Unbroken? (1968–1972) (E06)
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Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way? (1973–1983) (E07)
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Don't Get Above Your Raisin' (1984–1996) (E08)
Plots(1)
Explore the history of a uniquely American art form: country music. From its deep and tangled roots in ballads, blues and hymns performed in small settings, to its worldwide popularity, learn how country music evolved over the course of the 20th century, as it eventually emerged to become America’s music. (PBS)