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Jul 27, 2001 · A musicologist collects ancient Scots-Irish ballads from the Appalachian people in the early 1900s. Starring Janet McTeer, Aidan Quinn and Emmy Rossum, directed by Maggie Greenwald.
- (3.7K)
- Drama, Music
- Maggie Greenwald
- 2001-07-27
Songcatcher is a 2000 drama film directed by Maggie Greenwald. It is about a musicologist researching and collecting Appalachian folk music in the mountains of western North Carolina.
Songcatcher is a film about a musicologist who discovers and falls in love with Appalachian folk songs. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, and find out where to stream Songcatcher online.
- (27)
- 2 min
- PG13
Songcatcher. 2001 · 1 hr 49 min. PG-13. Drama · Independent. Set in 1907, this is the story of a musicologist denied the recognition she deserves, who heads to Appalachia to find inspiration. Subtitles: English. Starring: Janet McTeer Aidan Quinn Emmy Rossum. Directed by: Maggie Greenwald.
- Maggie Greenwald
- January 1, 2001
- Janet Mcteer, Aidan Quinn, Emmy Rossum
Jun 29, 2001 · A musical drama about a woman who collects folk songs in Appalachia in 1907. The film explores the culture, history and sexuality of the mountain people, but also suffers from modern anachronisms and melodrama.
Songcatcher is a 1999 film about a musicologist who records folk songs in Appalachia. The critics' reviews are mixed, but the movie features great performances and hypnotic music.
- (90)
- Drama
- PG-13
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After being denied a promotion at the university where she teaches, Doctor Lily Penleric, a brilliant musicologist, impulsively visits her sister who runs a struggling rural school in Appalachia. There she stumbles upon the discovery of her life--a treasure trove of ancient Scots-Irish ballads,...
