Beth Harrington

Beth Harrington
Born (1955-07-02) July 2, 1955 (age 69)[1]
Boston, Massachusetts
Alma materSyracuse University, University of Massachusetts
Occupation(s)Filmmaker, musician
Years active1980s-present
Notable workThe Winding Stream: The Carters, the Cashes and the Course of Country Music, Welcome to the Club: The Women of Rockabilly
Websitebethharrington.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]

  1. ^ a b Jewett, Dave (1996-12-12). "Independent filmmaker calls Vancouver home". The Columbian. Vancouver, Washington.
  2. ^ Noonan, Veronica (1988-05-11). "Italian-Americans Honored: Eight Boston Residents Named 'I Miglori Mens et Gesta'". The Tab. Boston, Massachusetts. p. 32.
  3. ^ MacInnis, Allan (May 17, 2019). "Of Petunia, volcanoes, and deals with the devil: Beth Harrington on The Musicianer". The Georgia Straight. Vancouver, British Columbia. Retrieved 2020-09-15.
  4. ^ "Artist: Beth Harrington". The Grammys. Retrieved 2020-09-16.
  5. ^ "Beth Harrington Filmography". Folkstreams. Retrieved 2020-09-15.[permanent dead link]