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Larry Keel: Beautiful Thing (Video 2004)

83 min  -  Documentary
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Larry Keel is recognized by many as one of the most progressive bluegrass musicians of our time, yet he remains largely unknown outside the bluegrass community... See full summary »

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Ryan Gielen
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Larry Keel: Beautiful Thing -- Beautful Thing tracks a tumultuous and stunning year in the life of Larry Keel, following him across the country through standing room only shows, while Larry develops into a master and cult hero.
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Cast

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Adam Aijala Adam Aijala ...
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Curtis Burch Curtis Burch ...
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Vassar Clements Vassar Clements ...
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Jenny Keel Jenny Keel ...
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Larry Keel Larry Keel ...
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Danny Knicely Danny Knicely ...
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Jason Krekel Jason Krekel ...
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Will Lee Will Lee ...
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Rex McGee Rex McGee ...
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Steve McMurry Steve McMurry ...
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Tony Rice Tony Rice ...
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Gary Ruley Gary Ruley ...
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Mark Schimick Mark Schimick ...
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Dave VanDeventer Dave VanDeventer ...
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David Via David Via ...
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Larry Keel is recognized by many as one of the most progressive bluegrass musicians of our time, yet he remains largely unknown outside the bluegrass community. Beautiful Thing is a year in the life of Larry Keel. The film follows Larry and The Larry Keel Experience as they canvas from coast to coast, playing night after night in search of bigger and better crowds during 2002. Audiences range from a handful of disengaged people to standing ovations at world-renowned bluegrass festivals. Larry Keel remains somewhat obscure to audiences because his style, his interpretation of bluegrass and roots music is so personal that it is almost impossible to define, and subsequently, it is almost impossible to market. So Larry battles on, night after night, city after city, slowly generating a following of true believers, fans who sit and stare and smile in awe of this beautiful thing. Beautiful Thing is a glimpse into the life and spirit of a true artist... Written by Ryan Gielen  

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A year in the life of the greatest musician you've never heard of

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Filming Locations:

Asheville, North Carolina, USA See more »

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Budget:

$7,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

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Believe!, Brownpenny Films See more »
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1.66 : 1
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Trivia

Director Ryan Gielen first witnessed Larry play while attending a concert at a bar in Lexington, Virginia. See more »

Quotes

Jenny Keel: We don't consider what we do temporary.
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