Country music has always been about storytelling - heartache and hope all wrapped in twang and truth. It is no surprise, then, that the genre has inspired some of cinema’s most powerful and affecting films.
This strand dives deep into the soul of country, charting lives lived loud and quiet, on stages and in smoky bars, through fame, failure and, of course, redemption - especially the redemptive power of a great song.
We are delighted to include Robert Altman’s ‘Nashville’, which has its 50th anniversary this year, the same year as the director’s own centenary; and Cinema Education Team member Sandy Guthrie, will delight us with his incredible film and country music knowledge combined with an illustrated talk.
You need not be a die-hard fan of the genre: these films reveal a rich, emotional world that is more universal than you might expect. So grab a seat and let the music - and the stories behind it - carry you someplace unforgettable.