The Winding Stream
In this documentary, filmmaker Beth Harrington traces the history of the Carter and Cash family and its enduring contributions to country, folk and roots music in “The Winding Stream.”
2 July 1923
14 August 1943, Sedalia, Missouri, USA
10 October 1946, Maywood, Illinois, USA
12 September 1931, Saratoga, Texas, USA
31 March 1933, Maces Springs, Scott County, Virginia, USA
15 August 1933, New York City, New York, USA
24 August 1973, Fort Ord, California, USA
26 September 1955, Madison, Tennessee, USA
3 May 1919, New York, New York, USA
11 February 1962, Kennett, Missouri, USA
20 June 1924, Luttrell, Tennessee, USA
12 September 1927, Maces Springs, Scott County, Virginia, USA
17 September 1923, Georgiana, Alabama, USA
11 April 1957, Statesville, North Carolina, USA
21 July 1898, Copper Creek, Nickelsville, Scott County, Virginia, USA
23 June 1929, Maces Springs, Scott County, Virginia, USA
December 15, 2015
Rhythmically blending vintage recordings and live performances, "The Winding Stream" exudes a quirky warmth that counters its PBS-pledge-drive aura.
April 06, 2016
Harrington fills the movie with famous fans like Kris Kristofferson, Sheryl Crow and John Prine, among others, but the real power of her film is in its archival performances.
October 10, 2014
Wonderful ...
April 21, 2016
There is no need to be a country music buff to enjoy this charming slice of Americana, though you may need a scorecard to keep track of all of the relatives who are involved in this story.
December 15, 2015
The film stands as a reminder of how much it can mean just to listen.
August 06, 2014
Quite simply, the greatest documentary about musicians I have ever seen. Informed historically and sociologically, it is also the ultimate hootenanny.
April 20, 2016
Beth Harrington's lovely documentary The Winding Stream traces the history of the original Carter Family singers -- Maybelle Carter, her cousin Sara, and Sara's husband A.P.-- and their influence on American music.
April 29, 2016
Harrington's richly textured doc is a treasure of folkloric Americana.
