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202366 minGdocumentary

Finding Lucinda

202366 minGdocumentary

Aspiring singer-songwriter Ismay travels across the southern United States to explore the influences and early career of music icon Lucinda Williams.

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Aspiring singer-songwriter Ismay travels across the southern United States to explore the influences and early career of music icon Lucinda Williams.

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Joel Fendelmandirector

Avery Hellmancast

Lucinda Williams

Lucinda Williamscast

Charlie Sexton

Charlie Sextoncast

Mary Gauthier

Mary Gauthiercast

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Setting off on a road trip of discovery across the southern United States, aspiring singer-songwriter Ismay leaves the isolated existence of the family farm in search of inspiration. Tracing the roots of music icon Lucinda Williams, Ismay seeks out the people and places that highlight parts of Lucinda's early career.

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