Songcatcher
Songcatcher is a 2000 drama film directed by Maggie Greenwald. It follows the story of Dr. Lily Penleric, a musicologist who, after being denied a promotion, uncovers a collection of ancient Scots-Irish ballads in the Appalachian mountains. Intrigued, she embarks on a journey to preserve these traditional songs, leading to a captivating exploration of the region's musical heritage.
ReleasedMar 1, 2001
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Emmy Rossum
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Aidan Quinn
Tom Bledsoe
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Janet McTeer
Professor Lily Penleric, PhD
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Eleanor 'Elna' Penleric
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