The Old, Weird America: Harry Smith's Anthology of American Folk Music(2007)

The Old, Weird America is a documentary that traces the remarkable journey of Harry Smith's Anthology of American Folk Music. Beginning with Smith's meticulous assembly of obscure 78-rpm recordings from rural America, the film follows the collection through its landmark 1952 release on Folkways Records and its profound impact on the urban folk revival of the 1960s. Smith's curation of these forgotten songs—drawn from blues, country, gospel, and string band traditions—proved transformative, influencing generations of musicians and reshaping how America understood its own musical heritage. The documentary examines how this seemingly niche project became a cultural touchstone, introducing audiences to artists and sounds that might otherwise have vanished entirely. It captures the enduring legacy of Smith's vision and its continued resonance in contemporary music.

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