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Documentaries of the 2000s

Down from the Mountain

Year2000
Running time98 min
Directed byD. A. Pennebaker
Made inUnited States
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At a glance

Down from the Mountain is a 2000 documentary and concert film featuring country and traditional music performers connected with the soundtrack recording for O Brother, Where Art Thou?. The film presents a live performance by those artists. The concert took place at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, on May 24, 2000, as a benefit for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The performers also took part in a concert tour under the Down from the Mountain name. Nick Doob, Chris Hegedus, and D. A. Pennebaker directed the documentary, with D. A. Pennebaker also listed as maker. Bob Neuwirth is listed as producer. The film is 98 minutes long, in English, and from the United States. It is listed as a documentary film.

Who it is for

It may suit viewers interested in country and traditional music, live performances, or the music associated with O Brother, Where Art Thou?. It is also relevant to students exploring concert documentaries.

What is good

  • Features country and traditional music performers
  • Includes a live concert performance
  • Concert was a benefit for a music museum
  • Runs for 98 minutes

What to know first

  • The featured concert took place in 2000
  • Focused on performers tied to one soundtrack recording

Verdict

Down from the Mountain combines a live performance with a documentary focus on country and traditional music artists associated with O Brother, Where Art Thou?. Its concert setting and benefit context give viewers a specific musical event to explore.

Details

Year
2000wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Runtime
98 minwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Director
D. A. Pennebakerwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Country
United Stateswikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
IMDb
tt0284067wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026

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