Down from the Mountain
Originally released in 2001. Down from the Mountain is a music/documentary film. directed by Nick Doob.
Starring Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris, and Gillian Welch
Synopsis
On May 24, 2000, the historic Ryman Auditorium was booked to offer Nashvillians an evening of sublime beauty. Label executives and soundtrack producers so loved the music of O Brother, Where Art Thou? that they brought it to life as a benefit concert for the Country Music Hall of Fame. Filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen loved it so much that they hired famed documentary filmmaker D.A. Pennebaker to record the show for posterity. The concert that unfolded that night was one of the greatest musical moments in the annals of Music City. Performers: John Hartford, Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris, Gillian Welch, Chris Thomas King, The Cox Family, Fairfield Four, Union Station, Colin Linden, The Nashville Bluegrass Band, The Peasall Sisters, Ralph Stanley, David Rawlings, The Whites.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 5, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Mike Zoss Productions
- Intertainer
- Pennebaker Hegedus Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Down from the Mountain about?
On May 24, 2000, the historic Ryman Auditorium was booked to offer Nashvillians an evening of sublime beauty. Label executives and soundtrack producers so loved the music of O Brother, Where Art Th...
Who directed Down from the Mountain?
Down from the Mountain was directed by Nick Doob.
How long is Down from the Mountain?
Down from the Mountain has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Down from the Mountain released?
Down from the Mountain was released on June 5, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Down from the Mountain?
The main cast of Down from the Mountain includes Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris, Gillian Welch, Ralph Stanley, T Bone Burnett.