Artus Moser of Buckeye Cove

Directed by: Anne Lewis 1985 Running Time: 29:00 Color

Artus Moser, "a Renaissance man of the mountains," was born in 1894, and grew up on the Biltmore Estate near Asheville, North Carolina, where his father was a forester. This program explores the richness and variety of his long life as an early collector of ballads for the Library of Congress, as a teacher, singer, storyteller, actor, painter, sculptor, gardener, naturalist, and husband and father. Artus Moser of Buckeye Cove paints an appealing portrait of a unique collector and performer of North Carolina mountain music.

Reviews

"Clearly shows an artistic soul who recognizes and reflects the best in Appalachian lifestyle." -Loyal Jones, Director, Appalachian Center, Berea College

"Vintage photographs, musical selections, and Moser's artwork combine in this intimate family interview to reveal a true preservationist of mountain life." -Booklist

Screenings & Festivals

Kentucky Educational Television

Blue Ridge Public Television

WSWP/Beckley, WV

WSJK/Knoxville