This musical moment from the 1972 film Deliverance propelled a simple banjo tune into an iconic work now synonymous with the instrument. Be patient watching the clip, it starts out slowly but builds beautifully with the end well worth waiting for. The director obviously took great care in creating this very well choreographed scene, with every sound, gesture and movement purposefully placed. Showcasing a musical performance of this magnitude within this action/thriller may seem gratuitous. However, it is not really about the music at all. Its true purpose is to establish the setting and culture of the mountain people, an element vital to the rest of the movie, which this musical moment achieves wonderfully.
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