Country music : a film by Ken Burns. Volume one

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Title:

Country music : a film by Ken Burns. Volume one

Author:

Duncan, Dayton, author.

Burns, Ken, 1953- director, producer.

Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.), publisher.

Summary:

Ken Burns chronicles the history of a uniquely American art form, rising from the experiences of remarkable people in distinctive regions of the nation. From its roots in ballads, hymns, and the blues to its mainstream popularity, meet the unforgettable characters and storytellers who made it 'America's Music.' Viewers will follow the evolution of country music over the course of the twentieth century as it eventually emerged to become America's music.

Audience:

Rating: TV-PG.

Grade level: Higher education.

General Note:

Widescreen (16x9)

Contents:

Episode one- The Rub (Beginnings-1933); Episode two- Hard times (1933-1945); Episode three- The Hillbilly Shakespeare (1945-1953); Episode four- I can't stop loving you (1953-1963)

Physical Description:

4 videodiscs (approx. 8 hours) : sound, color, black & white ; 4 3/4 in.

Genre:

Television series.

Nonfiction television programs.

Documentary television programs.

Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.

Subject Term:

Country music -- History and criticism -- 20th century.

Author(s):

Duncan, Dayton,