Songs for While I'm Away
Synopsis
Told extensively through the words of Phil himself, and focusing on his iconic songs, the film weaves together audiotapes and rare home movies; features rarely and never-before seen archive, magnificent photographs and portraits; celebrates and explores the recollections and stories of those who knew and loved him - his family, his friends, his collaborators, and those inspired by him; deconstructs the songs and the songwriter; features loud and proud the glorious Lizzy performances; all woven in a collage of voice, image, memory and opinion, offering a powerful and definitive insight into the life and work of this iconic rock star.
Details
- Year
- 2020
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- 112 mins
- Director
-
Emer Reynolds
- Producer
- Alan Maher, John Wallace, Peter Worsley
- Editor
- Tony Cranstoun
- Director of Photography
- Kate McCullough
- Composer
- Ray Harman
- Principal cast
- Carl Shaaban
- Assistant Editor
- Jackie Jarvis
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Ireland, UK co-production
A Cowtown Pictures (IE), Eagle Rock Productions (UK) production with support from Universal Music Globe Production, Screen Ireland
Eagle Rock Productions
c/o Eagle Rock EntertainmentEagle House
22 Armoury Way
London
SW18 1EZ
+44 (0)20 8870 5670 / +44 (0)20 8875 8791 (ext. 510)
Cowtown Pictures
Alan MaherSales Company
Eagle Rock Entertainment
22 Armoury WayLondon
SW18 1EZ
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