LFS: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band – The Making of ‘Will the Circle Be Unbroken’, Volume Two
February 13 @ 7:00pm
Livingston Film Series Presents: The Making of Will the Circle Be Unbroken, Volume Two
Thursday January 9th, 2025
Livingston Film Series presents The Making of Will the Circle Be Unbroken Volume Two
DATE: Thursday February 13th, 2025 SHOWTIME: 7:00 pm
Shane Lalani Center for the Arts PO Box 58, Livingston, MT 59047 theshanecenter.org 406-222-1420
What started as a music video concept for the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band evolved into a 1989 full-length film documenting the all-star session for Will the Circle Be Unbroken, Volume Two.
Will the Circle be Unbroken, Volume Two won three Grammys and the 1989 CMA award for the Album of the Year and Music Video of the Year.
Produced by Joanne Gardner and Rosanne Cash, the film captures the band in the studio recording their groundbreaking project. Select clips will show performances by Johnny and June Carter Cash; Jerry Douglas; Emmylou Harris; Bruce Hornsby; Jimmy Martin; New Grass Revival; John Prine, Earl Scruggs: Roy Acuff, John Denver, Chet Atkins, Randy Scruggs: Ricky Skaggs: and others.
Producer Joanne Gardner recalls, “It was a joyful studio. Each day the musicians came ready to create and collaborate. We were honored to be in the room with it all. Being live made everyone really stay on top of their game. It felt like a family reunion on many days and there was always a lot of humor and laughter. The film crew were able to capture the conversations in addition to the music, which is what makes this so special. Many of the artists from this project are gone now: Johnny Cash, all of the Carter Sisters, Earl and Randy Scruggs, Vassar Clements, Chet Atkins, Levon Helm, Jimmy Martin, John Denver, Roy Acuff, and Roy Huskey, Jr.”
36 years later Will the Circle Be Broke Volume Two is still living evidence of the power of music. The filmmaker will answer questions after the screening. Join us: 2/13/2025 7:00pm
The Dulcie Theatre and lobby are equipped with a UV air filtration system.
Livingston Film Series is generously sponsored by Marilyn Clotz & Mary Ann Bearden and Donald B. Gimbel.
