Ken Russell 'In Search of the English Folk Song' (1997)

This documentary begins with Ken Russell posing the question: "What is a true English folk song, if there is such a thing?" After recieving an indifferent response from his dog, Ken ... See full summary »

Director:

Ken Russell

Writer:

Ken Russell

Stars:

Ken Russell, Bob Appleyard, Eliza Carthy

Cast

Credited cast:
Ken Russell	...	Presenter
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Bob Appleyard	...	Singer 'The Fowley Flame'
Eliza Carthy	...	Herself - Singer ("Good Morning Mr Walker")
Waterson Carthy	...	Himself - Singer ("Stars in my Crown")
Chris While and The Albion Band	...	Young Man Cut Down in his Prime
Donovan
Fairport Convention	...	Themselves ("Seventeen Come Sunday")
Garry Fenna	...	Himself - Singer ("Going to put a Bar in my Car and Drive myself to Drink")
Lynne Fortt	...	Herself - Singer ("Down at Greenham Common on a Spree")
Osibisa	...	Themselves - Singers: 'Sunshine Day'
The Percy Grainger Chamber Orchestra	...	Themselves (song "In an english county garden")
June Tabor	...	Herself - Singer ("The King of Rome")

Storyline

This documentary begins with Ken Russell posing the question: "What is a true English folk song, if there is such a thing?" After recieving an indifferent response from his dog, Ken journeys around the countryside of England searching for an answer. He bumps into and interviews such famous artists as; Donovan, Fairport Convention, Osibisa, Eliza Carthy, So What, Edward II and The Albion Band among others.

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Plot Keywords:

folk tale | independent film

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Genres:

Documentary | Music

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Company Credits

Production Co:

Channel Four Films, Dream Grange, NVC Arts

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

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