Ken Russell: In Search of the English Folk Song

Ken Russell: In Search of the English Folk Song

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Status

Released

Release Date

Nov 14, 1997

Runtime

0h 50m

Genres

Documentary

User Score

65%

Original Title

Ken Russell: In Search of the English Folk Song

Director

Ken Russell

Description

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.