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Science on Screen: Songcatcher

Presented by Austin Film Society at Harry Ransom Center, Austin TX

Mar 28 2017
Science on Screen: Songcatcher

DIRECTED BY MAGGIE GREENWALD

Loosely based on the true story of a folk music historian, SONGCATCHER features Janet McTeer as fearless university professor Lily Penleric, who happens upon a significant discovery of early Scotch Irish folk ballads while visiting rural Appalachia. While she pursues her obsession to document as much music as she can, Lily discovers the significant plight of the rural people whom she’s relying on to gather this knowledge. With a soundtrack that includes Iris ... view more »

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Free and open to the public

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Harry Ransom Center

300 West 21st Street, Austin, TX 78712

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