
Judy Collins was born on May 1, 1939 in Seattle, Washington, USA. She has been married to Louis Nelson since April 16, 1996. She was previously married to Peter Taylor.
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Powerful music leaps from the air and can change the actual world. At the Newport Folk Festivals in the early 1960s, the molecules were electric with rebellion and democracy, with anger and hope. Musicians drove that change — Bob Dylan, Joan Baez and Pete Seeger but also banjo players from coal country, remote Georgia gospel artists, rural Canadian fishermen, and the opportunities created for the urban kids to mingle with those they’d not ordinarily encounter.

The documentary "Cat's In the Cradle: The Song that Changed Our Lives " explores the legacy of Harry Chapin's iconic song, 50 years after its release. With insights from Billy Joel, Pat Benatar, Dee Snider, Judy Collins, and more, the film reflects on the song's enduring impact and universal themes of fatherhood, time, and the relationships that shape our lives.

The Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony invites viewers to come along for a journey into the heart and soul of American folk music. Welcoming the first class of inductees into the hall, this hour-long special captures the essence of a genre deeply rooted in tradition yet constantly evolving. Step into the intimate setting of this first annual celebration, where icons and legends of folk music gather to share their stories and melodies. At the forefront are luminaries such as Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris, Noel Paul Stookey and Peter Yarrow from Peter, Paul and Mary, Tom Rush, Livingston Taylor, and many more.

This feature-length documentary explores the life of singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen as seen through the prism of his internationally renowned hymn, Hallelujah.

Joni Mitchell has been called the queen of folk music and one of the biggest pop stars of the 60s and 70s. Even today, her lyrics and unique guitar style continue to inspire new generations of singers and songwriters.

Judy Collins - along with critically acclaimed Norwegian folk artist Jonas Fjeld and masterful Americana band Chatham County Line - invite you to a hootenanny at the Oslo Opera House. Filmed in February 2020 off the tails of the newly formed groups' critically-acclaimed studio release “Winter Stories.”

Judy Collins burst onto the music scene in the 1960s and has not stopped since. Along with Shawn Colvin, Steve Earle, and Jimmy Webb, Collins leads a candid conversation about the larger community of singer-songwriters who continue to shape the musical landscape decades into their respective careers. Rounding out the afternoon, Tony Award winner Alan Cumming joins Collins to discuss musical theater icon Stephen Sondheim, who penned “Send In the Clowns”—arguably the biggest hit of Collins’ career.

A story of enduring love between Leonard Cohen and his Norwegian muse, Marianne Ihlen. The film follows their relationship from their early days in Greece, a time of "free love" and open marriage, to how their love evolved when Leonard became a successful musician.

Tracing the history of blue jeans around the globe.

Filmed in May 2016 at The Boettcher Concert Hall in Denver, Colorado, Collins takes the audience through Sondheim's remarkable treasure trove of music, interweaving stories of Broadway with her personal anecdotes.
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