The entire field of American folk poetry covering more than one hundred songs, including both words and music, is represented in this collection.

The remarkable story of a hidden New Deal program that tried to change America and end the Great Depression using folk music, laying the groundwork for the folk revival and having a lasting impact on American culture. In 1934, the Great Depression had destroyed the US economy, leaving residents poverty-stricken. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt urged President Roosevelt to take radical action to help those hit hardest-Appalachian miners and mill workers...

[Disc 1] Dance me to the end of love (6:19) -- The future (7:21) -- Ain't no cure for love (6:17) -- Bird on a wire (6:14) -- Everybody knows (5:53) -- In my secret life (5:03) -- Who by fire (6:35) -- Hey that no way to say goodbye (3:48) -- Anthem (7:20) -- Introduction (1:31) -- Tower of song (7:07) -- Suzanne (3:47) -- The gypsy's wife (6:41). [Disc 2] Boogie Street (6:56) -- Hallelujah (7:20) -- Democracy (7:09) -- I'm your man (5:41) -- Recitation...

A docu-comedy about three folk groups from the 60's who reunite for a memorial concert in New York City following the death of a legendary folk manager.