In this documentary, filmmaker Beth Harrington traces the history of the Carter and Cash family and its enduring contributions to country, folk and roots music in “The Winding Stream.”
Harrington fills the movie with famous fans like Kris Kristofferson, Sheryl Crow and John Prine, among others, but the real power of her film is in its archival performances.
East Bay Express
April 29, 2016
Harrington's richly textured doc is a treasure of folkloric Americana.
SF Weekly
April 20, 2016
Beth Harrington's lovely documentary The Winding Stream traces the history of the original Carter Family singers -- Maybelle Carter, her cousin Sara, and Sara's husband A.P.-- and their influence on American music.
There is no need to be a country music buff to enjoy this charming slice of Americana, though you may need a scorecard to keep track of all of the relatives who are involved in this story.
