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April at the museum
Sunday, April 08, 2:00pm
Film Screening: The Gospel Music of Johnny Cash (2007)
Film Screening
Dan Rather hosts this documentary, tracing the thread of faith that was a constant influence on Johnny Cash's life and music. The film includes interviews with family members and friends, rare video footage, personal photographs, and performances of over 20 gospel songs. Cash's Sun Records audition with the song "I Was There When It Happened," his pilgrimages to Israel, his committed participation with his wife June Carter in Billy Graham's Crusades, and other key spiritual moments in his career help give a more complete picture of the factors that shaped the music of this Rock, Gospel and Country Music Hall of Fame Member. 85 minutes. Free. Made Possible by Iron Mountain Film and Sound Archives.
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Film Screening: Chet Atkins: Rare Performances 1976-1995
Film Screening
This film presents 21 examples of Chet Atkins's clean, understated guitar picking. Vintage performances featuring several custom acoustic, classical, and electric guitars are taken from the set of TV shows like Pop Goes The Country and Austin City Limits, as well as the stage at Merlefest and Atkins's home studio in Nashville. Atkins plays solo, leads his band, trades licks with Jerry Reed and Larry Carlton, and showcases a young Terry McMillan on harmonica. 71 minutes. Presented in support of the exhibit Chet Atkins: Certified Guitar Player, made possible by the Gretsch Company. Additional support provided by GAC. Free.
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