Larry Keel: Beautiful Thing
Beautiful Thing is a year in the life of Larry Keel. The film follows Larry and The Larry Keel Experience as they canvas from coast to coast, playing night after night in search of bigger and better crowds during 2002. Audiences range from a handful of disengaged people to standing ovations at world-renowned bluegrass festivals. Larry Keel remains somewhat obscure to audiences because his style, his interpretation of bluegrass and roots music is so personal that it is almost impossible to define, and subsequently, it is almost impossible to market. So Larry battles on, night after night, city after city, slowly generating a following of true believers, fans who sit and stare and smile in awe of this beautiful thing. Beautiful Thing is a glimpse into the life and spirit of a true artist, during his many tours and performances of 2002.
Directed by Ryan Gielen
Cast
- Larry Keel Self
- Jenny Keel Self
- Will Lee Self
- Jason Krekel Self
- Adam Aijala Self
- Curtis Burch Self
- Vassar Clements Self
- Danny Knicely Self
- Rex McGee Self
- Steve McMurry Self
- Tony Rice Self
- Gary Ruley Self
Make it a double feature
2h 53m together
Larry Keel: Beautiful Thing
My Beautiful Stutter
Both from Ryan Gielen.
