Blues and folk singer Karen Dalton was a prominent figure in 1960s New York. Idolized by Bob Dylan and Nick Cave, Karen discarded the traditional trappings of success and led an unconventional life until her early death. Since most images of Karen have been lost or destroyed, the film uses Karen's dulcet melodies and interviews with loved ones to build a rich portrait of this singular woman and her hauntingly beautiful voice.
Cast
Karen Dalton
Self (archive footage)
Nick Cave
Self
Lacy J. Dalton
Self
Rick Moody
Self
Abralyn Baird
Self
Hunt Middleton
Self
Vanessa Carlton
Self
Angel Olsen
Karen's journals, lyrics & poems (voice)
Peter Walker
Self
Bob Dylan
Self (archive footage)
Peter Stampfel
Self - Musician and Friend
Dick Weissman
Self - Musician and Friend
Ed Ochs
Self - Journalist (voice)
Dan Hankin
Self
Richard Tucker
Self
Susie Hankin
Self
Michael Lang
Self
Danny Goldberg
Self
Julie Almera
Unknown
Rebecca Baird
Self
Samantha Krabbe
Unknown
John McCauley
Self
Flo Morrissey
Article read by (as Florence Clementine) (voice)
Crew
Richard Peete
Director, Producer, Camera Operator
Robert Yapkowitz
Director, Editor
Thomas Niles
Editor
Lance Edmands
Editor
Ed Yonaitis
Editor
Na Thirakomen
Colorist
Wim Wenders
Executive Producer
Traci Carlson
Producer
William Wondra
Associate Producer
Abigail Horton
Co-Producer
Elliott Coley
Co-Producer
Conall Jones
Co-Producer
Gabe C. Elder
Camera Operator
Ryan Dickie
Camera Operator
Sam Wootton
Camera Operator
Joe Anderson
Camera Operator
Kevin Phillips
Camera Operator
Alex Gallitano
Camera Operator
Julia Holter
Original Music Composer
Karen Dalton
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