Watch The Librarian and The Banjo

The inspiring true story of music librarian Dena Epstein who labored 25 years to document the musical contributions of African slaves to the New World. Her work, now considered classic, shattered legends and myths, proved that the banjo was a slave instrument, and sparked a remarkable revival of black string band music.

The Librarian and The Banjo is a 2013 documentary with a runtime of 56 minutes.