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201487 minPGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(11 ratings)• TMDB

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The Winding Stream

201487 minPGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(11 ratings)• TMDB

Explore the Carters and Cashes’ profound impact on American music.

“The Carters, The Cashes, and the course of country music”

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Beth Harrington

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Explore the Carters and Cashes’ profound impact on American music.

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Johnny Cash

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June Carter Cash

June Carter Cashcast

John Carter Cash

John Carter Cashcast

Rosanne Cash

Rosanne Cashcast

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The story of the American music dynasty, the Carters and Cashes, and their decades-long influence on popular music.

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