Edition 24: 1–9 August, 2025

Path to Freedom: Music on Film

The Winding Stream

United States
2014 — 87' / Color

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Synopsis

There is a stream that courses through American roots music. Its source is in the Appalachian foothills in a place called Maces Springs, Virginia. It was there that A.P. Carter, his wife Sara and his sister-in-law Maybelle began their careers as three of the earliest stars of country music. From their earliest days as Victor recording artists to their international success via the phenomenon of Border Radio, the Original Carter Family made their mark on the history of American recorded music…

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Director Biography

Beth Harrington is an award-winning independent producer, director and writer, born in Boston and transplanted to the Pacific Northwest. Making media professionally since 1977; she most often focuses on work that explores American history, music and culture.

Director

Beth Harrington

Producer

Amy Harrington

Beth Harrington

Nancy Harrington

Cinematographer

Tom Shrider

Editor

Greg Snider

Music

Michael Gandsey

Official Film Website

https://thewindingstream.com/

Contact

Public Film
Beth Harrington
Beth Harrington Productions
+1 503-260-7020
[email protected]