PBS PREVIEWS | American Masters Joan Baez: How Sweet the Sound

http://www.pbs.org/americanmasters Weds, Oct. 14, 8PM In the first comprehensive documentary to chronicle the private life and public career of Joan Baez, this film examines her history as a recording artist and performer as well as her unwavering journey as the conscience of a generation. Following her 2008/2009 world tour, the filmmakers captured Baez in performance and in intimate conversations with individuals whose lives parallel hers.

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[DonnaHerself]

This will be one of the most important American Masters ever! Joan Baez IS Americana at its best ... regardless of what one thinks of her politics, she has been a constant AND she has been consistent. Her role in history is remarkable ... and it is continual! There will never be a singing voice that can equal hers in purity and in the ability to 'sing a story.' Thank you so much for presenting this documentary!

[Pablito2772]

At long last, she gets her due! The woman who brought integrity to music and made it hip to have a conscience, way back then. . .Thanks, Joan!

[TheHoverman]

@DonnaHerself

[waterhead001]

@IrisMG From where?

[IrisMG]

I loved this show. The death of her sister Mimi was heartbreaking both for Joan and to hear her tell of it. Order the DVD!

[45joebob]

I think joaniephonie is jealous! those who bitch at someone often want to be like them or are like they accuse the other of being. Baez has been very consistent in her views since I have known about her - back to the 60's. What she does off stage could be interesting but what she does in public is what counts as far as I'm concerned

[randomartist01]

If I could flame this out of the comments singlehandedly, I would.

[iamamannow]

artist are usually like that...

[MrSamuelSteiner]

I'm sure conservative all treat support people marvelously. Poor personal social skills does not equal "moronic nit-wit." Joan Baez's place in musical counter-cultural history is a cinch.

[joaniephonie]

I've worked with Joan, The Dixie Chicks and Babs. They are moronic nit-wits. I'm not following a party line, either. I'm honestly telling you that behind the scenes, when the mic is off and the spotlight dimmed...they treat people like dirt, demand attention, are absolutely unreasonable and act like they are the only people on the planet that actually NEED something. A far cry from whining about feeding starving children and lambasting wasteful spending. They are all guilty of the above.

[soulmusicmad]

Anyone know where i can order/buy this dvd and cd set here in the uk?