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5 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 91Portland OregonianJeff BakerPortland OregonianJeff BakerA wonderful documentary.
- 90The New York TimesJeannette CatsoulisThe New York TimesJeannette CatsoulisRhythmically blending vintage recordings and live performances, The Winding Stream exudes a quirky warmth that counters its PBS-pledge-drive aura.
- 90The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckThe Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckDirector Beth Harrington packs enough drama, music and history to fuel a miniseries in her thoroughly entertaining and comprehensive account of the Carter and Cash families and their enduring contributions to American music.
- 90VarietyJoe LeydonVarietyJoe LeydonThe Winding Stream is cogent and compelling as a pop-culture history lesson, and genuinely uplifting while it shows how contemporary artists — along with descendants like Rosanne and John Carter Cash — keep the legacy of A.P., Mother Maybelle, June and Johnny alive and thriving.
- 80Village VoiceAlan ScherstuhlVillage VoiceAlan ScherstuhlThe film stands as a reminder of how much it can mean just to listen.