We Dreamed America
| We Dreamed America | |
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| Directed by | Alex Walker |
| Written by | Alex Walker Felix Bechtolsheimer |
| Produced by | Felix Bechtolsheimer |
| Starring | Alabama 3 Kitty, Daisy and Lewis Hey Negrita Matt Ord The Broken Family Band The Barker Band |
| Distributed by | Verve Pictures (UK) |
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Running time | 48 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
We Dreamed America is a 2008 documentary film directed by Alex Walker that explores facets of the British music scene. Examining the relationship and ongoing exchange between British and American roots music, the film looks at the British fascination with the most American of genres, country music. The film tells the stories of six British 'Americana' bands, while considering how country music fits into the British music industry.