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Country: Portraits of an American Sound @ SLIFF

Country: Portraits of an American Sound
Steven Kochones, U.S., 2015, 88 min.
Saturday, Nov. 14, 8 p.m., KDHX
"Country: Portraits of an American Sound"t explores the history and culture of country music through the lens of photography, which has captured the ideals, lifestyles, and personalities of country-music artists for more than 80 years. The film features imagery and commentary from Grand Ole Opry photographer Les Leverett, late celebrity photographer Leigh Wiener, documentary photographer Henry Horenstein, iconic music photographers Henry Diltz and Raeanne Rubenstein, and contemporary photographers David McClister and Michael Wilson. More than a dozen country-music artists also appear, including Rosanne Cash, Roy Clark, Merle Haggard, Lyle Lovett, Charley Pride, LeAnn Rimes, Kenny Rogers, Tanya Tucker, the Band Perry, and Keith Urban. The film weaves iconic images, historical footage, and more than 25 country-music hits into a dynamic look at this uniquely American sound.
Sponsored by Nancy & Ken Kranzberg