The Ballad of Shirley Collins (2017)

October. 16,2017

7.5

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.

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Cast

Hannah Arterton as Narrator

[2019] The Convent [2018] Peripheral [2018] Safe [2017] The Ballad of Shirley Collins [2014] Hide and Seek [2014] Walking on Sunshine

Stewart Lee as Himself

[2020] King Rocker [2018] Stewart Lee: Content Provider [2017] The Ballad of Shirley Collins [2012] Stewart Lee: Carpet Remnant World [2010] Stewart Lee: If You Prefer a Milder Comedian, Please Ask for One [2009] Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle

Stephen Thrower as Himself

[2017] The Ballad of Shirley Collins [2010] Video Nasties: Moral Panic, Censorship & Videotape

Reviews

BootDigest

2017/10/16

Such a frustrating disappointment

Grimerlana

2017/10/17

Plenty to Like, Plenty to Dislike

CommentsXp

2017/10/18

Best movie ever!

FuzzyTagz

2017/10/19

If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.