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The Librarian and The Banjo

2013Jim Carrier

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The inspiring true story of music librarian Dena Epstein who labored 25 years to document the musical contributions of African slaves to the New World. Her work, now considered classic, shattered legends and myths, proved that the banjo was a slave instrument, and sparked a remarkable revival of black string band music. Directed and produced by Jim Carrier. Starring Dena Epstein, Bela Fleck, Eric Weissberg, Tony Trischka & the Carolina Chocolate Drops.

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What is The Librarian and The Banjo (2013) about?

The inspiring true story of music librarian Dena Epstein who labored 25 years to document the musical contributions of African slaves to the New World. Her work, now considered classic, shattered legends and myths, proved that the banjo was a slave instrument, and sparked a remarkable revival of black string band music. Directed and produced by Jim Carrier. Starring Dena Epstein, Bela Fleck, Eric…

Who stars in The Librarian and The Banjo?

The Librarian and The Banjo stars Béla Fleck (Self), Tony Trischka (Self), Eric Weissberg (Self), Rhiannon Giddens (Self). The film was directed by Jim Carrier.

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