Songcatcher
Songcatcher (2001) is a music drama, directed by Maggie Greenwald. It stars Janet McTeer and Michael Goodwin. The 109-minute film holds an audience score of 6.2/10.
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What Songcatcher Is About
After being denied a promotion at the university where she teaches, Doctor Lily Penleric, a brilliant musicologist, impulsively visits her sister, who runs a struggling rural school in Appalachia. There she stumbles upon the discovery of her life - a treasure trove of ancient Scots-Irish ballads, songs that have been handed down from generation to generation, preserved intact by the seclusion of the mountains. With the goal of securing her promotion, Lily ventures into the most isolated areas of the mountains to collect the songs and finds herself increasingly enchanted.
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What is Songcatcher about?
After being denied a promotion at the university where she teaches, Doctor Lily Penleric, a brilliant musicologist, impulsively visits her sister, who runs a struggling rural school in Appalachia. There she stumbles upon the discovery of her life - a treasure trove of ancient Scots-Irish ballads, songs that have been handed down from generation to generation, preserved intact by the seclusion of the mountains.
Where can I watch Songcatcher?
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How long is Songcatcher?
Songcatcher runs for 109 minutes (1h 49m).
When did Songcatcher come out?
Songcatcher was released in 2001.
Who directed Songcatcher?
Songcatcher was directed by Maggie Greenwald.
Who stars in Songcatcher?
Songcatcher stars Janet McTeer, Michael Goodwin, Gregory Russell Cook, Jane Adams.
What is Songcatcher's rating?
Songcatcher holds 7.3/10 on IMDb and 6.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 70 out of 100.
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