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A Prairie Home Companion
A look at what goes on backstage during the last broadcast of America's most celebrated radio show, where singing cowboys Dusty and Lefty, a country music siren, and a host of others hold court.
The Carter Family: Will the Circle Be Unbroken
The life and times of The Carter Family, one of the earliest and most-influential group in American country and roots music.
Top Billed Cast
June Carter Cash Self
Robert Duvall Self
Mother Maybelle Carter Archive Footage
Sara Carter Archive Footage
A.P. Carter Archive Footage
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