The film featuring The Carolina Chocolate Drop's story debuts a group of three talented musicians who work hard to keep the culture of black string music alive. As any band, they have their struggles and their downfalls, but the amount of people they inspired and reached could be enough to keep the tradition alive and thriving for many.
Each individual musician had their own background, culture and personality, and even though they were all very different, the sound and the music somehow worked beautifully. The contrast in attitude and musical style created a unique sound that gave me chills at some points. Each person is so talented in their own way, playing multiple instruments, singing, and more, depending on the composition they create or cover.
I like how much the music was featured in this piece, focusing on both band life and personal life to form a cohesive story that highlighted the journey, the goods and the beds of the situation the band found themselves in.
I especially like the part of the film that explained Justin's burnout, in a way. While the sound was still amazing, band members did not seem as passionate or excited, something important for that style of music, as it is a performance just as much as a song. I feel like this is a concept that doesn't get enough attention is the music scene -- the tiredness, the tensions, the fights. However, it is important to understand that these people, despite their success, have their struggles and personal issues as well.
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