11/25/96

CONTACT: Ruth Bradley, Ohio University, 614/593-1330

ATHENS, Ohio -- The Athens Center for Film and Video will screen the award-winning documentary "High Lonesome" at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at The Ridges Auditorium on Ohio University's Athens campus.

The first comprehensive film about bluegrass, "High Lonesome" explores the content of the music and its evolution from folk roots to modern forms. The history of the music is told through performances by and interviews with the colorful musicians who created the bluegrass art form.

The documentary features the most prominent bluegrass stars: Bill Monroe, Ralph Stanley, Mac Wiseman, Jimmy Martin, Earl Scruggs, The Osborne Bros., Jim & Jesse McReynolds, The Seldom Scene, Sam Bush, Alison Krauss, The Nashville Bluegrass Band, and more. Filmmaker Rachel Liebling interspersed portions of more than 100 songs with archival footage and photographs.

Admission is $3. Children under 12 will be admitted for free. The Ridges Auditorium is located off the entrance to the Ridges on state Route 682. Free parking is available.

The Athens Center for Film and Video is a project of the College of Fine Arts at Ohio University, and receives support from the Ohio Arts Council. For further information about "High Lonesome" or to obtain photographs, contact Ruth Bradley at (614) 593-1330.