Billy Bragg & Wilco: Man in the Sand

Billy Bragg & Wilco: Man in the Sand 2005

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"Man in the Sand" is a 1999 music documentary that chronicles the collaboration between Billy Bragg and Wilco, which involved the musicians creating new music to accompany lyrics that were written decades earlier by folk singer Woody Guthrie. The project, which was organized by Woody's daughter Nora, spawned two albums: "Mermaid Avenue," released in 1998, and "Mermaid Avenue Vol. II," released in 2000.

  • Released: 2005-10-28
  • Runtime: 120 minutes
  • Genre: Documentary, Music
  • Stars: Corey Harris, Natalie Merchant, Jeff Tweedy, Arlo Guthrie, Sarah Vowell, Peter Jenner, Nora Guthrie, Thelma Bray, Woody Guthrie, Billy Bragg, Allison Kelly, Jay Bennett, John Stirratt, Ken Coomer
  • Director: Kim Hopkins