Legends of Folk: The Village Scene

Plot Summary

Acclaimed PBS documentary featuring Rare, Live Performances from the epicenter of the '60s Folk Movement, plus exclusive interviews! In the '60s, Greenwich Village was the epicenter of the folk movement that redefined American music on a global scale. LEGENDS OF FOLK: THE VILLAGE SCENE celebrates this influential period with vintage performances by Bob Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel, Peter, Paul & Mary, Joan Baez, Neil Diamond and others. Produced by Emmy-winning filmmaker Jim Brown, LEGENDS OF FOLK features full-length, restored songs by the iconic artists of the era. Hosted by Noel Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul & Mary, the film features 17 artists performing their most memorable songs in the prime of their careers; full-length, exclusive interviews with John Cohen, Don McLean, Maria Muldaur, Tom Paxton, Michelle Phillips (Mamas & Papas), John Sebastian and Peter Yarrow; plus two performances not previously seen on PBS.