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How to Grow a Band

6.520121h 29mNRMovieDocumentaryMusic

Chris Thile is at a crossroads. His marriage has ended and his platinum-selling band, Nickel Creek, has gone on hiatus. But Thile, a prodigy who has defied expectations since he picked up the mandolin at age five, has a plan.

DirectorMark Meatto
ProducersMichael Bohlmann·Mark Meatto

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Cast · Directed by Mark Meatto

CTChris Thile
Chris Thile
Self
GW
Gabe Witcher
Self
NP
Noam Pikelny
Self
CE
Chris Eldridge
Self
PK
Paul Kowert
Self
GG
Greg Garrison
Self
YMYo-Yo Ma
Yo-Yo Ma
Self
JJJohn Paul Jones
John Paul Jones
Self
JDJerry Douglas
Jerry Douglas
Self
EMEdgar Meyer
Edgar Meyer
Self
SWSara Watkins
Sara Watkins
Self
SWSean Watkins
Sean Watkins
(archive footage)

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