Give Me the Banjo
Originally released in 2011. Give Me the Banjo is a documentary/music film. directed by Marc Fields.
Starring Béla Fleck, Dom Flemons, and Rhiannon Giddens
Synopsis
The Banjo Project is a cross-media cultural odyssey: a major television documentary, a live stage/multi-media performance, and a website that chronicle the journey of America’s quintessential instrument—the banjo—from its African roots to the 21st century. It’s a collaboration between Emmy-winning writer-producer Marc Fields and banjo virtuoso Tony Trischka (the Project’s Music Director), one of the most acclaimed acoustic musicians of his generation.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 4, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Give Me the Banjo about?
The Banjo Project is a cross-media cultural odyssey: a major television documentary, a live stage/multi-media performance, and a website that chronicle the journey of America’s quintessential ins...
Who directed Give Me the Banjo?
Give Me the Banjo was directed by Marc Fields.
How long is Give Me the Banjo?
Give Me the Banjo has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Give Me the Banjo released?
Give Me the Banjo was released on November 4, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Give Me the Banjo?
The main cast of Give Me the Banjo includes Béla Fleck, Dom Flemons, Rhiannon Giddens, Earl Scruggs, Mike Seeger.