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In Search of the English Folk Song

In Search of the English Folk Song

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.

Release DateNovember 14, 1997
StatusReleased
Original TitleIn Search of the English Folk Song
Runtime 50min
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LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited Kingdom
Production CompaniesChannel Four FilmsDreamgrangeNYC Arts