City Folk (2018)

About the Film

City Folk explores the 20th-century revival of English Country Dance through the history of Pinewoods, a renowned dance camp in Massachusetts. Influenced by English folklorist Cecil Sharp and later energized by the mid-century folk revival, square dance and contra booms, and Jane Austen film adaptations, the tradition evolved across generations. Featuring rare archival footage, live performances, and interviews, the film captures a dance heritage that is both enduring and ever-changing. The film draws on a book, City Folk, by Daniel Walkowitz (NYU Press).

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Licensing

For licensing, film rights and permissions, contact Charles Weber, Daniel Walkowitz, Stephanie Smith, the distributor, or Folkstreams.

Film Details

  • Film by: Charles Weber, Daniel Walkowitz, Stephanie Smith
  • Produced by: Charles Weber, Daniel Walkowitz, Stephanie Smith
  • Cinematographer: John Paulson, Charles Weber,
  • Editor: Charles Weber
  • Funding: Friends of Country Dance, T. Baker Fund, Metropolitan Studies New York Univ, Smithsonian Institute, Will Strang
  • © 2018, Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
  • 55mins, Color

  • Categories:
    Dance Folkmusic Revival

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