The Librarian and The Banjo (2013)

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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

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Béla Fleck
Béla Fleck as Self Age 67 · New York City, New York, USA Béla Anton Leoš Fleck is an American banjo player. An acclaimed virtuoso, he is an innovative and technically proficient pioneer and ambassador of the banjo, bringing the instrument from its bluegrass...
Tony Trischka
Tony Trischka as Self Age 77 · Syracuse, New York, USA
Rhiannon Giddens
Rhiannon Giddens as Self Age 49 · Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
Director Jim Carrier
Cast Béla Fleck, Tony Trischka, Eric Weissberg, Rhiannon Giddens