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Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away

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A feature documentary on the life and music of Phil Lynott, telling the story of how a young black boy from working class 1950s Dublin became Ireland’s Greatest Rock Star. As lead singer of Thin Lizzy, Phil Lynott was a songwriter, a dreamer, a wild man. Told extensively through the words of Phil himself and focusing on some of his iconic songs, the film gets to the heart of Philip, the father, the husband, the friend, the son, the rock icon, the bard, the dreamer.

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Donald Clarke Irish Times 12/24/2020
3/5
Will retain a permanent place on fans' playlists. Go to Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian 10/30/2020
3/5
A diverting trip down a sweet, sad stretch of memory lane. Go to Full Review Kimberly Reyes Film Ireland Magazine 12/01/2021
The movie is sure to delight Lynott fans. Go to Full Review Alan Zilberman Washington City Paper 03/02/2021
Whether you're a new fan or know all the deep cuts, it effectively argues this accomplished songwriter-along with his singular voice-was a once-in-a-generation talent. Go to Full Review Alan Corr RTÉ (Ireland) 12/24/2020
3/5
Aside from a few stylistic flourishes, Reynolds sticks rigidly to the tried and tested language of the rock doc and elects to let the music do the talking, using 31 songs from Phil and Lizzy's back catalogue. Go to Full Review Deirdre Molumby entertainment.ie 12/22/2020
5/5
This really is the definitive Phil Lynott documentary, revealing a fascinating story that feels genuine and purposeful. While the ending is sad, the tone is ultimately uplifting and celebratory. See it in the cinema with surround sound. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Emer Reynolds

Director

Carl Shaaban

Actor

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Synopsis A feature documentary on the life and music of Phil Lynott, telling the story of how a young black boy from working class 1950s Dublin became Ireland’s Greatest Rock Star. As lead singer of Thin Lizzy, Phil Lynott was a songwriter, a dreamer, a wild man. Told extensively through the words of Phil himself and focusing on some of his iconic songs, the film gets to the heart of Philip, the father, the husband, the friend, the son, the rock icon, the bard, the dreamer.
Director
Emer Reynolds
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 52m