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Jun 11, 2024 · Rather than relying on exposition, director Francis Whately boldly and wondrously shows the country music rather than following any simple and structured documentary style. “Rebel Country” powerfully demonstrates how country music has been stuck in a problematic and toxic bubble, and now, a new generation is attempting to rewrite the rules, challenge the status quo, and change the culture ...
Jun 12, 2024 · A still image from Francis Whately’s music documentary, ‘Rebel Country’, screening at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2024. Discussion . One of the most important parts of this documentary is establishing how the country music genre was first established and created.
Jun 11, 2024 · Francis Whately: Jelly Roll is an extraordinary human being. Not only is he one of the nicest people I’ve ever worked with, but he’s incredibly articulate. And I think his own story and his openness to the diversity within country music is something quite extraordinary.
Jun 18, 2024 · Through multiple interviews, a deep introspective look at the root of country music, and the acknowledgement of the genre's flaws, Rebel Country managed to make someone like me who hates country interested in it. Reviews. Flixist's coverage of the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival continues with Rebel Country, a look at the modern state of country ...
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Jun 11, 2024 · Director Francis Whately wisely builds the case that the genre is changing by letting the artists speak one at a time. Based on the structure, you can see the shifts in presentation and motivations, driving a straight line from the influence of Lil Nas X to artists like Breland.
Jun 20, 2024 · At the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of Rebel Country, we caught up with Breland, Frank Ray, Lindsay Ell, Francis Whately, Blanco Brown and Brooke Eden to discuss the changing face of country music and the evolution of the genre.
Jun 24, 2024 · Documentarian Francis Whately (David Bowie: Five Years) pulls the curtains away on the country music scene, and goes backstage where budding Black, Latino, LGBQT+ and female artists are rocking the genre to its core and telling their stories. They’re the disrupters who’re becoming the new guard.
