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The Ballad of Shirley Collins

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Shirley Collins' battle to rise phoenix-like from long silent ashes.

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Tara Brady Irish Times 10/30/2017
4/5
[Shirley Collins] is a ballad worth hearing. Go to Full Review Lewis Gordon Little White Lies 10/18/2017
4/5
Radiates with the afterglow of Collins' earthy star power. Go to Full Review Cath Clarke Guardian 10/12/2017
3/5
She is a brilliant documentary subject - plain-speaking, authentic, feisty and seemingly without ego. Go to Full Review Sarah Cartland Caution Spoilers 11/16/2018
3.5/5
A 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. Go to Full Review Rob Aldam Backseat Mafia 11/03/2018
A warm portrait of a much-loved singer. Go to Full Review David Aldridge Radio Times 12/22/2017
3/5
Like Shirley herself, it's warm and likeable, and a tribute to the octogenarian's triumph over a lack of self-belief. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Rob Curry

Director

Tim Plester

Director

Hannah Arterton

Narrator

Rob Curry

Producer

Tim Plester

Producer

Paul Williams

Producer

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Movie Info

Synopsis Shirley Collins' battle to rise phoenix-like from long silent ashes.
Director
Rob Curry, Tim Plester
Producer
Rob Curry, Tim Plester, Paul Williams
Distributor
Burning Bridges
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 2, 2018, Limited
Runtime
1h 34m