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In Search of the English Folk Song
In Search of the English Folk Song
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  2. In Search of the English Folk Song

In Search of the English Folk Song

1997
50m
Documentary
Music

Status

Released

Release

1997

Runtime

50m

Storyline

Filmmaker Ken Russell poses the question: "What is a true English folk song, if there is such a thing?" After recieving an indifferent response from his dog, Russell journeys around the English countryside seeking for an answer. He encounters and interviews such famous artists as Donovan, Fairport Convention, Osibisa, Eliza Carthy, So What, Edward II and The Albion Band, among others.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
50m
Nov 14, 1997
Languages
English
Director
Ken Russell
Ken Russell
Production
Channel Four Films
Channel Four Films
Dreamgrange
Dreamgrange
NYC Arts
NYC Arts
Production Countries
United Kingdom

Top Cast

4 Cast Members

Ken Russell

Ken Russell

Self

Donovan

Donovan

Self

Eliza Carthy

Self

Carole Harwood

Self

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