In Search of the English Folk Song

Overview

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.

Cast

Ken Russell

Self

Donovan

Self

Eliza Carthy

Self

Carole Harwood

Self