What is the name of this movie?

Question

Its about a woman who goes into a hillbilly-type community and researches the way they live. She has preconcieved ideas about the people but learns that through their music and song they have a rich and lively culture. She eventually becomes very close to the people. I'd love to watch this movie again.

Answer 1

...you're referring to the most compelling, moving and dramatic 2000 drama, entitled "Songcatcher"; putting my reputation as a 'frightfilmfan' on the line, I really have to admit, after being coerced into seeing this film, by one of my sometimes girlfriends, I was most intrigued...