The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #15729 Message #142749
Posted By: star2fire
30-Nov-99 - 02:59 PM
Thread Name: American Hollow documentary
Subject: RE: American Hollow documentary
I will tape it also, but I know nothing of uploading so I will snail mail it out, if you need it. (Email at star2fire@yahoo.com) I loved the music my grandpa made, playing out on the front porch in the evening, and singing songs which I have forgotten. I think it's true that much of our heritage is there in those hills. I did not feel sorry for the folks there. I thought the movie portrayed the families with respect for their culture, although I was heartbroken for the lad, Clint I think his name was. I always felt like I needed to play music, and I believe it was largely my grandfather's influence. I play the fretted dulcimer (easier that banjo for sure) and I am glad there are still people in this country who remember their great grandparents lives. I am no Luddite, but technology and city living, etc, turns us away from nature and heritage sometimes. (Well, it does me, anyway...) American Hollow reminds me in a powerful way. Love it.