The Ralph Stanley Story materials, c.2000
Sub-Series (ap.afc.08.01)
- Extent
- 62 Film containers
- 18 Audio tapes
- 27 Video cassettes
- 14 Audio cassettes
- 3 Photo prints
- 3 Boxes
- Part of
- Appalshop Films Collection, 1969-2015 > Series VIII. Appalshop Films, 2000-2015 > The Ralph Stanley Story materials, c.2000
- Scope and Contents
- Contains material related to the color documentary The Ralph Stanley Story, a 2000 release. The film profiles bluegrass legend and National Heritage Fellowship Award-recipient Stanley. Through interviews and footage it explores Stanley’s musical roots in the Clinch Mountains of Virginia, the early days of The Stanley Brothers, and Stanley's decision to continue performing after the untimely death of his brother Carter. Includes interviews with Stanley, former band members, and other musicians such as Patty Loveless and Dwight Yoakum. Includes performances of songs including "Rank Stranger," "Pretty Polly," and "Man of Constant Sorrow,” and performances with Larry Sparks and Ricky Skaggs at his annual “Hills of Home Bluegrass Festival.” Subjects include Carter Stanley, bluegrass music, and banjo music of the Appalachian region.
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