The Ballad of Ramblin’ Jack

Aiyana Elliott embarks on a heartfelt journey to connect with her father, the legendary cowboy troubadour, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, with the support of her mother, family, friends, and fellow musicians. Her exploration involves delving into who he is and understanding his path, alternating between past and present footage. Born in 1932 in Brooklyn, Ramblin’ Jack’s adventures took him busking across the American South and West in the early ’50s, spending a year with Woody Guthrie, six years honing his skills in Europe, before making a celebrated return to Greenwich Village in the early ’60s. Along the way, he mentored Bob Dylan and lived a life of continuous travel, performing at gigs and sharing his tales. As his journey nears its end, accolades like a Grammy and the National Medal of Arts await him. What will Aiyana uncover for herself? The Ballad of Ramblin’ Jack (2000) is streaming here. You can watch online for free on platforms like cineby and 123Movies, right on this site.