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Saving the Past
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Saving the Past
Hi Friends –
As I’ve worked on The Winding Stream, I’ve been struck by the passion people
have for the Carters specifically and for 'old-timey' music in general. It’s often an
interest and commitment that transcends the music. I think it’s related to a focus on
history itself, on the things of another time.
Some of the most involved Winding Stream Facebook fans, Twitter followers
and email friends (and real life people I talk to in person!) have an amazing
grasp of historical recording methods, or an understanding of rural social customs,
or a love of vintage ‘30s clothing, or a knowledge of Depression-era politics. It’s
great to engage with them on these topics. It certainly has opened up my own
appreciation and comprehension of these aspects of the Carters’ world.
I guess what a lot of us share is a love of the past and a desire to preserve some
piece of that. I know that’s what drives me to make historical documentary films.
Being able to tell untold or little understood stories is a big motivator for me.
So it was nice to interview singer/songwriter Rosanne Cash about her extended
family – particularly June Carter - and have her reinforce the importance of this
passion that a lot of us share.
Here’s what she had to say.
Hope you enjoy the clip. Drop us a line with thoughts or feedback.
Speaking of Rosanne Cash, for our Pacific Northwest Winding Stream supporters,
tomorrow - May 16 - we’ll be announcing a really great Kickstarter reward: a chance to meet her and her sister Tara at a cocktail party here in Portland.
Visit our Kickstarter site for more details!
To those of you who’ve already pledged, we say thanks! And of course, we
appreciate you spreading the word about our work. We hope we can meet our goal
and get this entire story out there!
Above all, thanks for your interest in the film.
Gratefully,
Beth Harrington and the Team of The Winding Stream
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