The Librarian and the Banjo

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The story of Dena Epstein, a music librarian who proved that the banjo came from Africa with the slaves.

The Librarian and The Banjo is a documentary about the life and legacy of Milwaukee-born music librarian who proved that the banjo came from Africa with the slaves. Starting in the 1950s with a forgotten abolitionist's diary Dena Epstein labored 25 years to document that African Americans produced their own music and instruments. Her work, now considered classic, pushed through prejudice endemic in the academy, shattered stereotypes in popular culture, legitimized the study of America's biracial musical roots, and sparked a remarkable revival of black string band music. The documentary takes viewers into tranquil havens of libraries and onto lively stages where banjos twang 300 years after slaves brought the instrument here. The film features Grammy-winning performers The Carolina Chocolate Drops and Bela Fleck.—Jim Carrier

The Librarian and The Banjo is a documentary about the life and legacy of a music librarian who proved that the banjo came from Africa with the slaves. Starting in the 1950s with a forgotten abolitionist's diary Dena Epstein labored 25 years to document that African Americans produced their own music and instruments. Her work, now considered classic, pushed through prejudice endemic in the academy, shattered stereotypes in popular culture, legitimized the study of America's biracial musical roots, and sparked a remarkable revival of black string band music. The documentary takes viewers into tranquil havens of libraries and onto lively stages where banjos twang 300 years after slaves brought the instrument here. The film features Grammy-winning performers The Carolina Chocolate Drops and Bela Fleck.—Anonymous

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Keywords
  • banjo
Genres
  • History
  • Biography
  • Music
  • Documentary
Release date Apr 13, 2013
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Not Rated
Countries of origin United States
Official sites Official site
Language English
Filming locations New York City, New York, USA
Production companies Jim Carrier Films

Box office

Budget $12000

Tech specs

Runtime 56m
Color Color
Sound mix Stereo
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

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