We Dreamed America is a 2008 documentary film directed by Alex Walker that explores facets of the British music scene. Examining the relationship and ongoing exchange between British and American roots music, the film looks at the British fascination with the most American of genres, country music. The film tells the stories of six British 'Americana' bands, while considering how country music fits into the British music industry.

We Dreamed America
Directed byAlex Walker
Written byAlex Walker
Felix Bechtolsheimer
Produced byFelix Bechtolsheimer
StarringAlabama 3
Kitty, Daisy and Lewis
Hey Negrita
Matt Ord
The Broken Family Band
The Barker Band
Distributed byVerve Pictures (UK)
Release dates
  • 12 March 2008 (2008-03-12) (South by Southwest)
  • 6 October 2008 (2008-10-06)
Running time
48 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom

Cast

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In addition to the British bands, the film features various musicians and music industry commentators including Tom McRae, Old Crow Medicine Show, Bob Harris, Little Feat, Sid Griffin and Guy Clark.[1]

Release

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The film was released in the UK on DVD by Verve Pictures on 6 October 2008.

References

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  1. ^ Spencer, Neil (14 September 2008). "Guardian Review". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
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