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This Ain't No Mouse Music!

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Chris Strachwitz of Arhoolie Records collects examples of American's musical roots, accumulating an unparalleled catalog of blues, Cajun, Tex-Mex and other genres.

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Martin Tsai Los Angeles Times 10/02/2014
The narrative of Strachwitz as preserver of obscure music just repeats like a broken record with the introduction of each region, genre and musician. Go to Full Review Andy Webster New York Times 09/26/2014
I dare you not to tap your feet. Go to Full Review David Lewis San Francisco Chronicle 09/25/2014
2/4
Most of these musical interludes are reasonably engaging, even if the storytelling threatens to become one-note. Go to Full Review Marsha McCreadie Film Journal International 09/26/2014
The visionary entrepreneur as cuddly, creative curmudgeon, Chris Strachwitz of Arhoolie Records is the subject of This Ain't No Mouse Music!, a loving documentary about America's nearly lost music... Go to Full Review Richard von Busack MetroActive 09/21/2014
4/5 stars
Thoroughly beguiling. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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08/03/2016 certainly worth a look ..the musical tale of the impassioned man Chris S. who travelled America finding profiling and sharing all manner of lesser known American musicians....mostly rural and ethnic...a well done portrait See more 12/09/2015 Solid roots music documentary. See more 10/18/2015 Chock-full of great roots music. See more 02/26/2015 What a fabulous, uplifting film! If you like American roots music, you will adore the wonderful performances. Chris Strachwitz (the focus) is a charmer. Being on the road with him visiting incredible people like Ry Cooder, Flaco Jimenez and the Savoy family was a treat See more 01/16/2015 Really interesting and joyful movie about soulful musicians & music we know little about. See more 11/23/2014 Moving film with a rare opportunity to be in the same shoes as Chris...off on an adventure that will touch your heart as well as get your spine tingling. See more Read all reviews
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Chris Simon

Director

Maureen Gosling

Director

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Movie Info

Synopsis Chris Strachwitz of Arhoolie Records collects examples of American's musical roots, accumulating an unparalleled catalog of blues, Cajun, Tex-Mex and other genres.
Director
Chris Simon, Maureen Gosling
Production Co
Sage Blossom Productions
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 11, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$34.6K
Runtime
1h 32m