Blues and folk singer Karen Dalton was a prominent figure in 1960s New York. Idolized by Bob Dylan and Nick Cave, Karen discarded the traditional trappings of success and led an unconventional life until her early death. Since most images of Karen have been lost or destroyed, the film uses Karen's dulcet melodies and interviews with loved ones to build a rich portrait of this singular woman and her hauntingly beautiful voice.
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- Status
- Released
- Production
- Light in the Attic Records, Neighborhood Watch
Keywords
- folk music
- folk singer
- music documentary
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Top Cast
Karen Dalton as Self (archive footage)
Nick Cave as Self
Lacy J. Dalton as Self
Rick Moody as Self
Abralyn Baird as Self
Hunt Middleton as Self
Vanessa Carlton as Self
Angel Olsen as Karen's journals, lyrics & poems (voice)
Top Crew
Robert Yapkowitz · Director, Editor
Richard Peete · Director
Julia Holter · Composer
Thomas Niles · Editor
Lance Edmands · Editor
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