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BBC Arena: Woody Guthrie

Documentary on the life of Woody Guthrie, the travelling songwriter and singer who paved the way for the likes of Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen.

Top Cast

  • Woody Guthrie

    Woody Guthrie

    Self (archive footage)

  • Arlo Guthrie

    Arlo Guthrie

    Self

  • Mary Guthrie Boyle

    Mary Guthrie Boyle

    Self

  • Mary Jo Guthrie Edgmon

    Mary Jo Guthrie Edgmon

    Self

  • Jack Guthrie

    Jack Guthrie

    Self (archive footage)

  • Jack Elliott

    Jack Elliott

    Self

  • Pete Seeger

    Pete Seeger

    Self

  • Alan Lomax

    Alan Lomax

    Self

  • Brownie McGhee

    Brownie McGhee

    Self (archive footage)

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Documentary on the life of Woody Guthrie, the travelling songwriter and singer who paved the way for the likes of Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen.

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