The Porchlight Sessions [Film Only]
UPDATE: English CC and Japanese Subtitles now available. 日本語の字幕があります。
Bluegrass music emerged from the Appalachian Mountains as seemingly simple yet reveals a rich history of influences, sounds, and future directions. The Porchlight Sessions explores the voices, attitudes, and progression of the bluegrass movement, featuring Doc Watson, Dr. Ralph Stanley, Del McCoury, Bobby Osborne, Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush, Steve Martin, Mumford & Sons, Trampled by Turtles, the Infamous Stringdusters and many more. Filmed across the USA in lush mountain settings, festivals, and homes, this documentary is the first time the community has come together to characterize the energy and demonstrate the appeal of this influential and uniquely American musical form.
For private screening purposes ONLY.
Produced & Directed by, Anna Schwaber
Co-Produced & Edited by, Chris Cloyd
Cinematography by, Anna Schwaber
Sound by, Grant Johnson
Color by, Bobby Lam & Shahriar Rahman
VFX by, Chris Facek & Shahriar Rahman
Animation by, Nick Guth
Graphics by, Robin Easter Design
© Pineview Pictures 2016
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The Porchlight Sessions - Full Length Film, TRT:61min
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Teaser - The Porchlight Sessions [Official]
The Porchlight Sessions offers a rare look at the inventiveness of the human spirit through reimagining the history of Bluegrass from Bill Monroe to today’s musicians. Filmed across the USA, this film evokes the endless appeal of this authentic and soulful music.