Product Details

• Actors: Bascom Lamar Lunsford
• Directors: David Hoffman
• Format: Black & White, Color, NTSC
• Region: All Regions
• Number of discs: 1
• Studio: Varied Directions
• DVD Release Date: January 1, 2003
• Run Time: 60 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0001LQL5Q
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #111,518 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Bill Morrison, The News and Observer, Raleigh. North Carolina.

"This Film brings dignity and greatness to "hillbilly" music."

Product Description

This is the 1st TV Special (1964) shot documentary style in the Mountain of North Carolina. It follows Old Man Bascom Lunsford as he casts the talent for his Asheville Mountain Music Festival (also the first such event)."Bluegrass Roots" takes viewers presents a who's who of the most extraordinary singers, players and dancers the Bluegrass Mountains had to offer. Many later became famous. Songs Include: Groundhog, Johnson Boys, East Virginia Blues, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Blue Ridge Mountain Blues, and Heavenly Light is Shinning On Me.

Reviews: "Most of the amazing performers presented are now long gone on. It is a treat to see and hear them again..." Bill Morrison, The News and Observer, Raleigh, North Carolina

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Americana, September 6, 2007

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Unbelievable artists depicted in this film. Over the river and through the woods the old dirt road leads us deeper into the back country of 1960s
Carolinas. These people knew how to party! Dancing, singing and some mean fiddle playing. Who knew such spirit and TALENT could be found out there.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Of great historical value, January 30, 2010

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This is a great film. Lots of fiddle and banjo footage that I have never seen before, all framed by the road trip that Bascom takes the filmmaker on. There are a couple great clogging scenes as well.

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Down Home!, December 22, 2011

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Enjoyed this immensely! I smiled and toe taped all the way thru. Those folks knew how to have fun! A awesome window into our mountain past! So glad it was preserved and available today!