
Rob Curry and Tim Plester's follow-up to the award-winning documentary 'Way of the Morris', is a lyrical response to the life-and-work of folkmusic icon Shirley Collins.... (Full plot summary below)
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Rob Curry and Tim Plester's follow-up to the award-winning documentary 'Way of the Morris', is a lyrical response to the life-and-work of folkmusic icon Shirley Collins.
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| Irish TimesTara Brady[Shirley Collins] is a ballad worth hearing. |
| Little White LiesLewis GordonRadiates with the afterglow of Collins' earthy star power. |
| Caution SpoilersSarah CartlandA retrospective of sorts, and a timely reminder of folk music's radicalism. This is a poignant but ultimately uplifting film, with First Lady Of Folk Shirley Collins honest and clear-sighted about the past, and what she wants going forward. |
| Radio TimesDavid AldridgeLike Shirley herself, it's warm and likeable, and a tribute to the octogenarian's triumph over a lack of self-belief. |
| GuardianCath ClarkeShe is a brilliant documentary subject - plain-speaking, authentic, feisty and seemingly without ego. |
| Uncut Magazine [UK]Michael Bonner[Shirely Collins] is a sprightly, game interview, whose own secret history is as enticing as the lost, esoteric music she has championed. |