Fiddlin'

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Fiddlin'

2018

1h 36m

Documentary

Music

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Fiddlers and pickers pass their music on from one generation to another.

Michael Rechtshaffen

Los Angeles Times

[A]n undeniably heartfelt if overlong affair, especially for the uninitiated.

Oct 25, 2019

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Chris Willman

Variety

Even filmgoers with little taste for these arcane sounds may enjoy the doc, if only for the chance to spend an hour and a half in the company of so many prodigies who've put down their phones in the service of taking up catgut.

Oct 17, 2019

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

While Fiddlin' is definitely a feel-good film, Simone isn't afraid to take the film in serious directions.

Rated: 3.5/4.0

Aug 31, 2020

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Danny Jin

Christian Science Monitor

Fiddlin', though not a work of history, is lively, with its share of touching moments. It should be entertaining enough for most Americana fans, and offers a glimpse of how Appalachia grounds its identity in its music.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jan 2, 2020

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Hunter Lanier

Film Threat

Fiddlin' still throws together some great footage of live folk music, as well as some hope that new generations will continue to see its value as a method of expression.

Rated: 7/10

Nov 22, 2019

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Jackie N

This is one of those films you can watch a number of times! I came across it again on Prime Video after seeing in the Breckenridge Film Festival where it won Best Film and Audience Favorite right before the pandemic. LOVED once again! It's a classic as far as I'm concerned! I want to try to find out what happened to some of the phenomenal kids and musicians in this Americana treasure...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/15/24

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Audience Member

An exceptional, feel-good, informational, and exciting piece of art. A must-see to understand the cultural history of music in the United States.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Audience Member

Such a great film!!! Highly recommend! Full of great music and genuine, authentic people. Laughed, cried and was dancing in my seat!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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Audience Member

Beautiful film! I normally don't like documentaries but this has me engaged the whole time. The music is amazing and i loved all of the characters and their stories.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Audience Member

This is a monumental tribute to good music! I was moved to tears several times as well as laughter. My only quibble is that the filmmakers used the "putty-knife" approach much too often - that is, they "slathered" old material over new, often retreating to a former setup and adding another few seconds of a performer talking or singing or whatever. They also didn't know when to bring the film to a close. Their inexperience showed because, faced with an embarrassment of riches, they opted for MORE when a deft implementation of LESS would have made the film more tolerable. Still and all - go see it!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Susie B.

Fiddlin' is an uplifting, joyful look at true Americana. It is a beautiful glimpse into a a community steeped in tradition and the willingness of all to pass the tradition on to younger neighbors. The filming is exceptional and the highlighted musicians and dancers are truly unforgettable. This is a film that all Americans need to see.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/26/19

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Synopsis

Fiddlers and pickers pass their music on from one generation to another.

Director: Julie Simone
Producer: Jill Mazursky, Julie Simone, Vicki Vlasic
Screenwriter: Janice Hampton, Julie Simone, Vicki Vlasic
Production Co: Fiddlin Films
Genre: Documentary, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 17, 2019
Runtime: 1h 36m

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