Friday, October 13, 2017

"Songcatcher" (2000)

This movie was a story and concert integrated together--okay, so like a musical--except the music was integral to the story.  The music was interesting to listen to.  The story was interesting enough to keep watching.  The story wasn't necessarily an "award winner", but it was well-done.  One of the things I liked best is that all but maybe one of the musical performances were actually performed instead of mimed like is so often done.  If you enjoy folk music and/or Appalachian music, then I would recommend this movie as a creative concert.

This movie did remind me of Zora Neale Hurston's work to capture folktales.  That made it a pleasant connection for me.