Down from the Mountain
Overview
On May 24, 2000, the historic Ryman Auditorium was booked to offer Nashvillians an evening of sublime beauty. Label executives and soundtrack producers so loved the music of O Brother, Where Art Thou? that they brought it to life as a benefit concert for the Country Music Hall of Fame. Filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen loved it so much that they hired famed documentary filmmaker D.A. Pennebaker to record the show for posterity. The concert that unfolded that night was one of the greatest musical moments in the annals of Music City. Performers: John Hartford, Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris, Gillian Welch, Chris Thomas King, The Cox Family, Fairfield Four, Union Station, Colin Linden, The Nashville Bluegrass Band, The Peasall Sisters, Ralph Stanley, David Rawlings, The Whites.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Directors
- Chris Hegedus, D. A. Pennebaker, Nick Doob
- Producers
- T Bone Burnett, Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, Bob Neuwirth, Frazer Pennebaker
- Production
- Mike Zoss Productions, Intertainer, Pennebaker Hegedus Films
Frequently asked questions
What is Down from the Mountain rated?
Down from the Mountain has an audience rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 9 votes.
Who directed Down from the Mountain?
Down from the Mountain was directed by Chris Hegedus, D. A. Pennebaker, Nick Doob.
When was Down from the Mountain released?
Down from the Mountain was released in 2001.
