30 Nov 2002
Wirklich alles?!
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Bard of the Village
The legend of Jack Hardy and the Songwriter's Exchange tell the story of Greenwhich Village folk Icon Jack Hardy, and the folk scene that he helped create. Jack's influence and his collective of songwriters produced such notable folks musicians as Suzanne Vega, Shawn Colvin, John Gorka, Christine Lavine, Tracy Chapman and countless others. Jack's story is a fascinating tale of community and commitment to the song.
1h 40min
Top Billed Cast
Jack Hardy 
Suzanne Vega Lisi Tribble John Gorka Carolann Solebello Christine Lavin Jeff Gold Terre Roche Self
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