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American Folk

American Folk

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American Folk

"They shared their voices to heal a nation."

2018

1h 36m

5.9(10 votes)

Music

Drama

Family

Overview

Two strangers, both folk musicians stranded in California, take a road trip to New York in the days after 9/11. A story about the kindness of strangers and the power of music.

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Good Deed Entertainment

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Joe Purdy

Elliott

Amber Rubarth

Joni

Krisha Fairchild

Krisha Fairchild

Scottie

David Fine

David Fine

Dale

Bruce Beatty

Bruce Beatty

Mike

Elizabeth Dennehy

Elizabeth Dennehy

Ann

Miranda LaDawn Hill

Miranda LaDawn Hill

Bianca

Emma Thatcher

Emily

Holger Moncada Jr.

Holger Moncada Jr.

Alejandro

Julian Gopal

Carlos

Creative team

Directed by: David Heinz
Written by: David Heinz
Produced by: Matt Miller

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