In Search of the English Folk Song

Ken Russell
1997-11-14


7.7
50 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Ken Russell Self Unowned
Donovan Self Unowned
Eliza Carthy Self Unowned
Carole Harwood Self Unowned