Songcatcher (2001)

Musical Drama - the year is 1907 and Dr. Lily Penleric (our hero) is a musicologist at a University. She takes a leave of absence to research "hillbilly" music in the Appalachian mountains where her sister is teaching in a one room school house. Lots of drama here as city meets country and a mutual distrust at first. Plenty of action too - fights, a shooting, and a major fire. All the while, mountain tunes are a playin. A very well done movie! 1 hour 53 min.