The Song of the Shirt
Synopsis
Song tells the story of the women who worked in Victorian London's clothing sweatshops, eschewing a conventional narrative in favour of a series of still photographs and acted reconstructions to show that this story has been rewritten/written-over many times before.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Curling, Sue Clayton
- Original Score
- Lindsay Cooper
- Original Title
- The Song of the Shirt
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Studios
- British Film Institute Production Board
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Curling, Sue Clayton
Lindsay Cooper
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Curling
Director
Sue Clayton
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Song of the Shirt
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Song of the Shirt about?
Song tells the story of the women who worked in Victorian London's clothing sweatshops, eschewing a conventional narrative in favour of a series of still photographs and acted reconstructions to show that this story has been rewritten/written-over many times before.
Who directed The Song of the Shirt?
The Song of the Shirt was directed by Jonathan Curling, Sue Clayton.
Who stars in The Song of the Shirt?
The principal cast of The Song of the Shirt includes Martha Gibson, Geraldine Pilgrim, Anna McNiff, Liz Myers, Jill Greenhalgh.
When was The Song of the Shirt released and how long is it?
The Song of the Shirt was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for The Song of the Shirt?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Song of the Shirt was composed by Lindsay Cooper.