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Three Chords and the Truth(2019)
Status: Released
Date: 2019-01-01
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Time: 0h 22m
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The passionate advocates of the ‘Cigar Box Guitar Revolution’ express their love of making unique instruments and the democratic, re-cycling ethos of the movement. Many are from the UK’s northern, post-industrial towns, recreating self-identity through hand-made guitars. Their emotional connection with their instruments creates a unique sound which is quite magical. A cinematic short, subsequently commissioned by the BBC as Cigar Box Blues. Festivals include: Woodstock, Nashville, Albuquerque (Honourable Mention)
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies:
Faction North
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