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The Winding Stream
In this documentary, filmmaker Beth Harrington traces the history of the Carter and Cash family and its enduring contributions to country, folk and roots music in “The Winding Stream.”
















21 July 1898, Copper Creek, Nickelsville, Scott County, Virginia, USA

24 May 1955, Memphis, Tennessee, USA


31 March 1933, Maces Springs, Scott County, Virginia, USA





10 May 1909, Copper Creek, Nickelsville, Scott County, Virginia, USA

26 February 1932, Kingsland, Arkansas, USA

14 August 1943, Sedalia, Missouri, USA

12 September 1931, Saratoga, Texas, USA


April 06, 2016
Harrington fills the movie with famous fans like Kris Kristofferson, Sheryl Crow and John Prine, among others, but the real power of her film is in its archival performances.
April 29, 2016
Harrington's richly textured doc is a treasure of folkloric Americana.
August 06, 2014
Quite simply, the greatest documentary about musicians I have ever seen. Informed historically and sociologically, it is also the ultimate hootenanny.
December 15, 2015
Rhythmically blending vintage recordings and live performances, "The Winding Stream" exudes a quirky warmth that counters its PBS-pledge-drive aura.
December 15, 2015
The film stands as a reminder of how much it can mean just to listen.
April 20, 2016
Beth Harrington's lovely documentary The Winding Stream traces the history of the original Carter Family singers -- Maybelle Carter, her cousin Sara, and Sara's husband A.P.-- and their influence on American music.
April 21, 2016
There is no need to be a country music buff to enjoy this charming slice of Americana, though you may need a scorecard to keep track of all of the relatives who are involved in this story.
October 10, 2014
Wonderful ...