Beth Harrington | |
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Born | [1] | July 2, 1955
Alma mater | Syracuse University, University of Massachusetts |
Occupation(s) | Filmmaker, musician |
Years active | 1980s-present |
Notable work | The Winding Stream: The Carters, the Cashes and the Course of Country Music, Welcome to the Club: The Women of Rockabilly |
Website | bethharrington.com |
Beth Harrington (born July 2, 1955 in Boston, Massachusetts) is an Emmy-winning, Grammy-nominated filmmaker based in Vancouver, Washington, specializing in documentary features. Her documentaries often explore American history, music and culture, including the Carter Family and Johnny Cash, and the history of women in rockabilly. In addition to her film work as a producer, director and writer, Harrington is also a singer and guitarist, and was a member of Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers from 1980 to 1983.[2][3][1][4][5]