Fairport Convention: Folk Heroes
Synopsis
In the late 1960s, a group of North London musicians shook traditional English folk music to its roots by fusing it with rock - simultaneously outraging the purists and delighting a new and devoted audience. Through new interviews with the band including Richard Thompson, the film examines how the group survived tragedy when their drummer was killed in a car crash early in their career, followed by the tragic death of lead vocalist Sandy Denny; and how they overcame numerous line-up changes to continually reinvent themselves by discovering and recruiting some of the finest virtuosos in the country.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Rivers, Charlie Thomas
- Original Title
- Fairport Convention: Folk Heroes
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Special Treats Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Rivers, Charlie Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Rivers
Director
Charlie Thomas
Director
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What is Fairport Convention: Folk Heroes about?
In the late 1960s, a group of North London musicians shook traditional English folk music to its roots by fusing it with rock - simultaneously outraging the purists and delighting a new and devoted audience. Through new interviews with the band including Richard Thompson, the film examines how the group survived tragedy when their drummer was killed in a car crash early in their career, followed by the tragic death of lead vocalist Sandy Denny; and how they overcame numerous line-up changes to continually reinvent themselves by discovering and recruiting some of the finest virtuosos in the country.
Who directed Fairport Convention: Folk Heroes?
Fairport Convention: Folk Heroes was directed by Mark Rivers, Charlie Thomas.
Who stars in Fairport Convention: Folk Heroes?
The principal cast of Fairport Convention: Folk Heroes includes Not specified.
When was Fairport Convention: Folk Heroes released and how long is it?
Fairport Convention: Folk Heroes was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.