Called to the Mountains | Official Trailer
Preview: Season 10 Episode 1005 | 1mVideo has Closed Captions
Japanese bluegrass band Bluegrass 45 finds cultural unity through their music in the South.
Bluegrass 45, one of Japan’s first bluegrass bands, brings its unique sound to the American South. Through intimate cinematography and interviews, this film explores the band’s journey—from daily life in Japan to performances in the U.S.—showcasing the powerful cultural connections forged through music and shared experiences.
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Support for Reel South is made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Center for Asian American Media and by SouthArts.
Called to the Mountains | Official Trailer
Preview: Season 10 Episode 1005 | 1mVideo has Closed Captions
Bluegrass 45, one of Japan’s first bluegrass bands, brings its unique sound to the American South. Through intimate cinematography and interviews, this film explores the band’s journey—from daily life in Japan to performances in the U.S.—showcasing the powerful cultural connections forged through music and shared experiences.
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ANNOUNCER: From Kobe, Japan, the Bluegrass 45.
Hidden History at the Scrap Yard
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Clip: S10 Ep1005 | 2m 28s | Bluegrass 45 reunites with the tour van from their first US Tour. (2m 28s)
Japanese Students of Bluegrass
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Clip: S10 Ep1005 | 1m 48s | A member of Bluegrass 45 jams with Kobe University’s Bluegrass club. (1m 48s)
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Support for Reel South is made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Center for Asian American Media and by SouthArts.