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Billy Bragg & Wilco: Man in the Sand (2005)

2005-10-28 · 2h 0m · EN
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"Man in the Sand" is a 1999 music documentary that chronicles the collaboration between Billy Bragg and Wilco, which involved the musicians creating new music to accompany lyrics that were written decades earlier by folk singer Woody Guthrie. The project, which was organized by Woody's daughter Nora, spawned two albums: "Mermaid Avenue," released in 1998, and "Mermaid Avenue Vol. II," released in 2000.

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Billy BraggBilly BraggHimselfWilcoWilcoThemselvesJeff TweedyJeff TweedyHimselfNora GuthrieNora GuthrieHerselfNatalie MerchantNatalie MerchantHerselfPeter JennerPeter JennerHimselfCorey HarrisCorey HarrisHimselfArlo GuthrieArlo GuthrieHimselfThelma BrayThelma BrayHerselfAllison KellyAllison KellyHerself - Okemah Bank ManagerSarah VowellSarah VowellHerselfWoody GuthrieWoody GuthrieHimself (Archive Footage)

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Woman directorFolk music

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Genre affinityMusic · DocumentaryTheme affinityWoman Director · Folk MusicDirector preference785962Actor preference488170 · 542885 · 785777Country preferenceUsDecade preference2000

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What is Billy Bragg & Wilco: Man in the Sand about?

"Man in the Sand" is a 1999 music documentary that chronicles the collaboration between Billy Bragg and Wilco, which involved the musicians creating new music to accompany lyrics that were written decades earlier by folk singer Woody Guthrie. The project, which was organized by Woody's daughter Nora, spawned two albums: "Mermaid Avenue," released in 1998, and "Mermaid Avenue Vol. II," released in 2000.

How long is Billy Bragg & Wilco: Man in the Sand?

Billy Bragg & Wilco: Man in the Sand has a runtime of 120 minutes.