Product Details

• Directors: George Goehl
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: All Regions
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Thrill Jockey
• DVD Release Date: January 20, 2004
• Run Time: 66 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00015YVEU
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #186,470 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT MOVIE, March 1, 2004

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Jon Vaughn (Southern Indiana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: King of Bluegrass: The Life & Times of Jimmy Martin (DVD)

For any Jimmy Martin fan or bluegrass fan for that matter, this is a movie to own. He's an interesting character and this movie proves it. He reminds me a lot of my late grandfather(my dad's dad). I was thoroughly impressed with this movie. It was so good to see Jimmy "in action". It shows that Jimmy is not just someone who has become a parody of himself or someone else, he's still a bluegrass/country "artist" after all these years. I had the privilege of seeing Jimmy at the bean blossom bluegrass festival in 2002, but it was great to see an in depth look at the man behind "the legend". I don't think you'll be disappointed with this film. Mr. Goehl worked very hard on it, and it shows. I just hope he can someday make a sequel!!! :-)

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not enough music - too much talk, February 23, 2004

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H. G. Milton (Oro Valley, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: King of Bluegrass: The Life & Times of Jimmy Martin (DVD)

I love Jimmy Martin - always have. I wish this DVD would have focused more on his music. Most of the music that they do play is cut into with dialogue of hunting trips, or Jimmy's negative thoughts of the Grand Ole Opry. It was interesting to view Jimmy's life, but once I have seen the documentary part, I do not need to view it again - whereas I would love to go back and play the music over and over again. Maybe he will make a volume 2 showcasing his music.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Heartfelt look at a bluegrass legend, April 30, 2004

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Kurt D. Squire (Madison WI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: King of Bluegrass: The Life & Times of Jimmy Martin (DVD)

As a bluegrass fan, but new to Jimmy Martin, i really appreciated this look at both the man and the music. The director captures a both Jimmy's irrespressible spirit and his music. The behind the scenes music and practice shots are gems. Fans of quirky characters / documentaries will relish the coon hunting, Vernon the goat, and squirrel stew. I just saw the movie in Madison, where, as the bass player in the Nob Hill Boys (who used to be in Bill Monroe's Bluegrass Boys and knows Jimmy) put it, George nailed it.

There are some great DVD extras, too. You'll find plenty of bonus music and media there; they did a nice job of treating the DVD parts almost like an extra CD ROM.

I should mention that George is a friend of mine, but will also mention that Bill C. Malone, author of Country Music, U.S.A. gave the film a glowing review at the Madison show, suggesting that George continue making country music movies, because he gets it. Here's to hoping that George listens. If you like bluegrass, southern culture, or just good documentaries, check this one out.