The Jangling Man: The Martin Newell Story (2022)

Martin Newell is The Jangling Man

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Regarded by many as an influential figure in the history of cassette culture and DIY recording, Martin Newell has been an integral part of the British music scene since the 1970s, and his music career spans over six decades. He’s been produced by XTC’s Andy Partridge, and written for the likes of Captain Sensible of The Damned. Though it would be wrong to call him an "unknown", he has never been directly in the limelight. This film brings to light the amazing career and life work of the artist, who, on top of being the most published contemporary British poet as well as an established gardener, continues to record and release music today.

Director: James Sharp
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 83 min
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Cast

Editing: Jim Larson
Production: Sharp Film
Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Jangling Man: The Martin Newell Story about?
Regarded by many as an influential figure in the history of cassette culture and DIY recording, Martin Newell has been an integral part of the British music scene since the 1970s, and his music career spans over six decades. He’s been produced by XTC’s Andy Partridge, and written for the likes of Captain Sensible of The Damned. Though it would be wrong to call him an "unknown", he has never been directly in the limelight. This film brings to light the amazing career and life work of the artist, who, on top of being the most published contemporary British poet as well as an established gardener, continues to record and release music today.
Who directed The Jangling Man: The Martin Newell Story?
The Jangling Man: The Martin Newell Story was directed by James Sharp.
Who stars in The Jangling Man: The Martin Newell Story?
The Jangling Man: The Martin Newell Story stars Martin Newell, Jessica Pratt, Mac DeMarco, Dave Gregory, Zachary Cole Smith, Iain McNay.
How long is The Jangling Man: The Martin Newell Story?
The Jangling Man: The Martin Newell Story has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is The Jangling Man: The Martin Newell Story?
The Jangling Man: The Martin Newell Story is a Music, Documentary film.