For Folk’s Sake: Morris Dancing and Me (2019)

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What’s the best way to save the ageing breed of male Morris dancer from extinction? Richard Macer infiltrates the endangered world of bells, beer and beards to discover an unlikely saviour of this ancient masculine tradition in the form of women. The Morris Ring, the oldest Morris organisation in the country, has voted to admit women dancers for the first time with the hope that its member sides - as the teams are called - might stem the tide of declining numbers. But there are hardliners who believe females will dilute the very essence of what makes men’s Morris great. So, is Morris better when danced just by men or are women and mixed sides just as good?

Director: Richard Macer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
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Production: BBC, BBC Four, Platform Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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What is For Folk’s Sake: Morris Dancing and Me about?
What’s the best way to save the ageing breed of male Morris dancer from extinction? Richard Macer infiltrates the endangered world of bells, beer and beards to discover an unlikely saviour of this ancient masculine tradition in the form of women. The Morris Ring, the oldest Morris organisation in the country, has voted to admit women dancers for the first time with the hope that its member sides - as the teams are called - might stem the tide of declining numbers. But there are hardliners who believe females will dilute the very essence of what makes men’s Morris great. So, is Morris better when danced just by men or are women and mixed sides just as good?
Who directed For Folk’s Sake: Morris Dancing and Me?
For Folk’s Sake: Morris Dancing and Me was directed by Richard Macer.
Who stars in For Folk’s Sake: Morris Dancing and Me?
For Folk’s Sake: Morris Dancing and Me stars Richard Macer.
How long is For Folk’s Sake: Morris Dancing and Me?
For Folk’s Sake: Morris Dancing and Me has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
What genre is For Folk’s Sake: Morris Dancing and Me?
For Folk’s Sake: Morris Dancing and Me is a Documentary film.
Where was For Folk’s Sake: Morris Dancing and Me produced?
For Folk’s Sake: Morris Dancing and Me was produced in United Kingdom.