Review of The Winding Stream (2014) by Kyle G — 03 Nov 2017

Best doc I've seen on the Carter family and I've seen a few.

This review of The Winding Stream (2014) was written by Kyle G on 03 Nov 2017.

The Winding Stream has generally received positive reviews.

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By Joshua F (508) on 23 Jul 2016

Educate yourself on the Carter Family! The best part of the movie is when Johnny Cash comes into frame…

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By Jonathan D (792) on 18 Jul 2016

This is a lovingly told history of the origins and growth of The Carter Family, an essential part of the history of American country music…

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By Jeannette Catsoulis (1,537) for New York Times (5,786) on 15 Dec 2015

Rhythmically blending vintage recordings and live performances, The Winding Stream exudes a quirky warmth that counters its PBS-pledge-drive aura…

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By Marcianne Miller (52) for Bold Life (Hendersonville, NC) (39) on 24 Aug 2018

You'll not leave the theater without feeling that you, too, are part of the great flow of American music…

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By James M (2,946) on 27 Aug 2016

It was really well done . Even if you're not a fan of country . It really doesn't matter…

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By Sherilyn Connelly (422) for SF Weekly (560) on 19 Apr 2016

Beth Harrington's lovely documentary The Winding Stream traces the history of the original Carter Family singers -- Maybelle Carter, her cousin…

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