Seven Russian teenagers come to America to become country music stars .

“The Ballad of Bering Strait” is a cinema-verite film following seven Russian teenagers who have come to America to become country music stars. Principle photography began in July 1999 when the band, Bering Strait, entered the United States and began recording their first album in Nashville. The film documents the band responding to the twists and turns of the recording industry, rehearsing for their tour, preparing for their debut concert at the Grand Ole Opry, charting the course for their career with their managers, and living every-day life on the farm where they reside in rural Tennessee.

The crew traveled with the band to their homes in Obninsk, Russia and to their music conservatories in Moscow, documenting how these two girls and five boys became so adept at playing American country music. The film culminates with the band’s arrival on the U.S. stage at Wolf Trap National Park.

“The Ballad of Bering Strait” is a two and a half year epic that follows Bering Strait’s amazing cultural fusion-coming of age journey in America.

The Ballad of Bering Strait

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The Ballad of Bering Strait

Release Year: 2003

Duration: 128 min

Availability: Worldwide

“The Ballad of Bering Strait” is a cinema-verite film following seven Russian teenagers who have come to America to become country music stars. Principle photography began in July 1999 when the band, Bering Strait, entered the United States and began recording their first album in Nashville. The film documents the band responding to the twists and turns of the recording industry, rehearsing for their tour, preparing for their debut concert at the Grand Ole Opry, charting the course for their career with their managers, and living every-day life on the farm where they reside in rural Tennessee.

The crew traveled with the band to their homes in Obninsk, Russia and to their music conservatories in Moscow, documenting how these two girls and five boys became so adept at playing American country music. The film culminates with the band’s arrival on the U.S. stage at Wolf Trap National Park.

“The Ballad of Bering Strait” is a two and a half year epic that follows Bering Strait’s amazing cultural fusion-coming of age journey in America.

Produced and Directed by

Nina Gilden Seavey

Director of Photography

Erich Roland

Edited by

Jeff Consiglio

Co-Producer

Barry Rebo

Nobuo Isobe

Associate Producer

Kendall Nordin

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Comments

Posted 11/07/09 by RA

Great story. Good music. I really like these guys.

Posted 10/17/09 by Ron Ledet

I purchased this dvd a few years agio after having the pleasure of meeting and talking with Ilya while he was working with Jamie Oneal. I found him to be a very bright and friendly individual as well as an outstanding muscian.I am sorry to see that their carrer didn’t take off well but continue to wish the best for them.

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