vic rawlings - Posted - 04/13/2016:  13:01:07

The legendary 2-finger Kentucky banjoist Lee Sexton is featured in the recently completed feature-length documentary film, Linefork. Lee was featured in the landmark 1960 Smithsonian/Folkways release Mountain Music of Kentucky and remains a vibrant, master musician at 88. Lee's music (performance and teaching) is a prominent theme of the film. The film also strongly features the setting and texture of the lives Lee and his wife Opal currently live. We have exclusively used footage we shot over the past 3 years at their home, out with them on their daily routines, and in the local area. Please have a look at our Facebook page to view the trailer, a few outtakes and some photos. We will be posting news of the film's screenings there. Please like and share!

Linefork will have its world premiere April 19, 2016 at the Visions du Réel Film Festival in Nyon, Switzerland and will also be screening later that week at BAFICI Film Festival in Buenos Aires, Argentina. We hope to announce a North American premiere soon.

Thanks for reading, and please forward this news!

Vic Rawlings, Co-Director, Linefork

LEE SEXTON BIOGRAPHY FROM “CLASSIC BANJO” CD, SMITHSONIAN/FOLKWAYS RECORDS, 2013

Lee Sexton (b. 1928) is one of the finest of the eastern Kentucky banjo players. Growing up in Linefork, Kentucky, Lee was influenced by many of his musical relatives; he also spent time listening to and learning from local radio shows. Sexton began performing professionally in 1941 and during his career worked with fiddler Marion Sumner (1920-1997). Although unable to make a living in music, he continued to play during the years he worked in the coal mines and can still be found playing in the Appalachian region with the Lee Sexton Band. Sexton is a recipient of the Kentucky Governor’s Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts.

Linefork poster

Lee Sexton, Mountain Music Of Kentucky

DH#52 - Posted - 04/13/2016:  13:09:25

Vic,

For those of us who don't 'do' Facebook, perhaps you could keep us informed of screenings via the Hangout.

Thanks.

Steve

davidbragger - Posted - 04/13/2016:  19:25:41

So cool!! I can't wait to see it!

vic rawlings - Posted - 04/13/2016:  21:16:49

I hear you on the Facebook Steve- it's a monster! The page is viewable for non-users of Facebook, so you can still see all the content, so check in on us when you can. I'll do my best to make posts here for major news, but the best way to be in touch is to sign up for the mailing list on the contact page of the film's website.