In Search of the English Folk Song

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

November 14, 1997

Original language

English

Spoken languages

english

Production

Channel Four Films,Dreamgrange,NYC Arts,Channel Four Films, Dreamgrange, NYC Arts

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0183349