American Experience - Stephen Foster: America's First Great Songwriter (2000)

Synopsis: The man who penned the perennial hits "Camptown Races" and "Oh! Susanna" is remembered here through his lively music and curious legend. From stardom at a young age, thanks to his number one hit... The man who penned the perennial hits "Camptown Races" and "Oh! Susanna" is remembered here through his lively music and curious legend. From stardom at a young age, thanks to his number one hit "Oh! Susanna," through the ravages of alcoholism and divorce, songwriter Foster's legend remains today as an important figure in the history of American culture. [More]