Woody Guthrie: Hard Travelin' (1984)

6.5/10 • 73 min • Documentary

Overview

A warmhearted memorial to the folk singer whose songs galvanized organizers and guitar-pickers across the United States. Part biography, part travelogue and part hootenanny, it follows the singer's son, Arlo Guthrie, as he retraces his father's steps and collects reminiscences from his father's family, friends and musical partners.

Cast

Woody Guthrie

Self (archive footage)

Arlo Guthrie

Pete Seeger

Jack Elliott

Sonny Terry

Joan Baez

Holly Near

Judy Collins

Hoyt Axton

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