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201770 minGdocumentary

10.0/ 10

Acoustic Uprising

201770 minGdocumentary

10.0/ 10

Seventy minutes of interviews with leading Acoustic FingerStyle guitarists, including Andy McKee and Kaki King, reveal the genre's rich history and evolution.

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Seventy minutes of interviews with leading Acoustic FingerStyle guitarists, including Andy McKee and Kaki King, reveal the genre's rich history and evolution.

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Drew Rollerdirector

Drew Rollerwriter

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Andy McKee, Kaki King, Newton Faulkner, and Tommy Emmanuel share their insights on Acoustic FingerStyle guitar in Acoustic Uprising. The film features interviews with these prominent musicians, who discuss their techniques and influences. It traces the history of FingerStyle, detailing how various musical ideas have merged within the genre. With a runtime of 70 minutes, the documentary captures the evolution and creativity that define this unique approach to guitar playing.

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