The Librarian and The Banjo

The Librarian and The Banjo

April 14, 2013

The inspiring true story of music librarian Dena Epstein who labored 25 years to document the musical contributions of African slaves to the New World. Her work, now considered classic, shattered legends and myths, proved that the banjo was a slave instrument, and sparked a remarkable revival of black string band music. Directed and produced by Jim Carrier. Starring Dena Epstein, Bela Fleck, Eric Weissberg, Tony Trischka & the Carolina Chocolate Drops.

The Librarian and The Banjo

April 14, 2013

The Librarian and The Banjo
The inspiring true story of music librarian Dena Epstein who labored 25 years to document the musical contributions of African slaves to the New World. Her work, now considered classic, shattered legends and myths, proved that the banjo was a slave instrument, and sparked a remarkable revival of black string band music. Directed and produced by Jim Carrier. Starring Dena Epstein, Bela Fleck, Eric Weissberg, Tony Trischka & the Carolina Chocolate Drops.
Producers
Original title The Librarian and The Banjo
Directors Jim Carrier
Writers Jim Carrier

Cast

Béla Fleck

as Self

Tony Trischka

as Self

Eric Weissberg

as Self