The read
It runs a compact 1h 27m.
Synopsis
Blues and folk singer Karen Dalton was a prominent figure in 1960s New York. Idolized by Bob Dylan and Nick Cave, Karen discarded the traditional trappings of success and led an unconventional life until her early death. Since most images of Karen have been lost or destroyed, the film uses Karen's dulcet melodies and interviews with loved ones to build a rich portrait of this singular woman and her hauntingly beautiful voice.
Ratings
IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Metacritic83/100
6 audience votes
Key crew
- Julia HolterOriginal Music Composer
- Richard PeeteDirector
- Robert YapkowitzDirector
Cast
- Karen DaltonSelf (archive footage)
- Nick CaveSelf
- Lacy J. DaltonSelf
- Rick MoodySelf
- Abralyn BairdSelf
- Hunt MiddletonSelf
- Vanessa CarltonSelf
- Angel OlsenKaren's journals, lyrics & poems (voice)
- Peter WalkerSelf
- Bob DylanSelf (archive footage)
- Peter StampfelSelf - Musician and Friend
- Dick WeissmanSelf - Musician and Friend
Stills
Themes
folk musicfolk singermusic documentary