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Give me the banjo : stories of America's instrument

Fields, Marc. (Added Author). Martin, Steve, 1945- (Added Author). Knockabout Media, LLC. (Added Author). Narrated by Steve Martin. (Cast).

The banjo has been an emblem of American culture for centuries, yet few realize the instrument's complicated, checkered past. Narrated by Steve Martin and featuring such banjo masters as Pete Seeger, Earl Scruggs and Bela Fleck, this documentary goes beyond the stereotypes and delves into the musical odyssey of the banjo, from its African roots to the present day.

DVD  - 2012
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  • ISBN: 1422918505
  • ISBN: 9781422918500
  • Physical Description 1 videodisc (approximately 84 min.) : sound, black and white & color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Publisher [New York] : Docuramafilms : [2012]

Content descriptions

General Note:
DVD.
Disc label title.
Originally released in 2011.
Widescreen version.
Special features include: 30 minutes of extended performances.
GMD: videodisc.
Participant or Performer Note:
Narrated by Steve Martin.
System Details Note:
DVD, Dolby 5.1 surround.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:
For home use only.
Immediate Source of Acquisition Note:
LSC 28.70
Language Note:
Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.

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