The Ballad of Shirley Collins

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The Ballad of Shirley Collins

Released Nov 2, 2018

1h 34m

Documentary

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

Tara Brady

Irish Times

[Shirley Collins] is a ballad worth hearing.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 30, 2017

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Lewis Gordon

Little White Lies

Radiates with the afterglow of Collins' earthy star power.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 18, 2017

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Cath Clarke

Guardian

She is a brilliant documentary subject - plain-speaking, authentic, feisty and seemingly without ego.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 12, 2017

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Sarah Cartland

Caution Spoilers

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.

Rated: 3.5/5

Nov 16, 2018

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Rob Aldam

Backseat Mafia

A warm portrait of a much-loved singer.

Nov 3, 2018

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David Aldridge

Radio Times

Like Shirley herself, it's warm and likeable, and a tribute to the octogenarian's triumph over a lack of self-belief.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 22, 2017

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Tim Plester

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Hannah Arterton

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Rob Curry

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Paul Williams

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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