Songcatcher

2001 • 108 minutes

About this movie

Winner of the Sundance Film Festival's Special Jury Prize SONGCATCHER follows the unforgettable journey of a big-city musicologist who leaves it all behind to start life anew in the breathtaking mountains of Appalachia. After she discovers the haunting beauty of the local Appalachian folk music she is determined to record and share it with the world—but first she'll have to earn the trust of the townspeople.

Ratings and reviews

Great movie for having lesser known actors, good story line and looked authentic for the time period.

I loved the folk music in this movie! Beautifully written.

Wonderful movie! Grand love story, most of all beautiful mountain music.