The Ballad of Shirley Collins (2017)
One of the most important English singers of 20th century traditional song, Shirley Collins and her sister Dolly stood at the epicentre of the folk music revival from the 1950s through to the 1970’s. Directors Rob Curry and Tim Plester have created a poetic response to the life-and-times of this totemic musical figure. Four years in the making, and co produced by Fifth Column Films and Burning Bridges, The Ballad of Shirley Collins is the fascinating first release from Fire Films - available to you exclusively through the Lush Player. A captivating study of heritage, posterity and the true ancestral melodies of the people, this heartwarming film revolves around Shirley’s tragic loss of her voice and struggle back to the limelight. And ultimately, it suggests that in these turbulent and increasingly untethered times, we may just need Shirley Collins and all she represents more than ever.
Cast
- Shirley Collins - Herself
- Hannah Arterton - Narrator
- Stewart Lee - Himself
- Sam Amidon - Himself
- Dr. John Tully - Himself
- David Tibet - Himself
- Elle Osborne - Herself
- Ian Kearey - Himself
- Ossian Brown - Himself
- Stephen Thrower - Himself
Trailer
The Ballad of Shirley Collins TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is The Ballad of Shirley Collins about?
- One of the most important English singers of 20th century traditional song, Shirley Collins and her sister Dolly stood at the epicentre of the folk music revival from the 1950s through to the 1970’s. Directors Rob Curry and Tim Plester have created a poetic response to the life-and-times of this totemic musical figure. Four years in the making, and co produced by Fifth Column Films and Burning Bridges, The Ballad of Shirley Collins is the fascinating first release from Fire Films - available to you exclusively through the Lush Player. A captivating study of heritage, posterity and the true ancestral melodies of the people, this heartwarming film revolves around Shirley’s tragic loss of her voice and struggle back to the limelight. And ultimately, it suggests that in these turbulent and increasingly untethered times, we may just need Shirley Collins and all she represents more than ever.
- Who directed The Ballad of Shirley Collins?
- The Ballad of Shirley Collins was directed by Rob Curry, Tim Plester.
- Who stars in The Ballad of Shirley Collins?
- The Ballad of Shirley Collins stars Shirley Collins, Hannah Arterton, Stewart Lee, Sam Amidon, Dr. John Tully, David Tibet.
- How long is The Ballad of Shirley Collins?
- The Ballad of Shirley Collins has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is The Ballad of Shirley Collins?
- The Ballad of Shirley Collins is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Ballad of Shirley Collins produced?
- The Ballad of Shirley Collins was produced in United Kingdom.