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Fiddlin'

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

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Michael Rechtshaffen Los Angeles Times 10/25/2019
[A]n undeniably heartfelt if overlong affair, especially for the uninitiated. Go to Full Review Chris Willman Variety 10/17/2019
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. Go to Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com 08/31/2020
3.5/4.0
While Fiddlin' is definitely a feel-good film, Simone isn't afraid to take the film in serious directions. Go to Full Review Danny Jin Christian Science Monitor 01/02/2020
3.5/5
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. Go to Full Review Hunter Lanier Film Threat 11/22/2019
7/10
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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jackie N 12/15/2024 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... See more 10/28/2019 An exceptional, feel-good, informational, and exciting piece of art. A must-see to understand the cultural history of music in the United States. See more 10/28/2019 Such a great film!!! Highly recommend! Full of great music and genuine, authentic people. Laughed, cried and was dancing in my seat! See more 10/27/2019 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. See more 10/27/2019 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! See more Susie B. 10/26/2019 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. See more Read all reviews
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Julie Simone

Director

Wayne C. Henderson

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Jon Lohman

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Abby Roach

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Janice Hampton

Writer

Julie Simone

Writer

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Fiddlin'

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Movie Info

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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