Movie Description
Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune
(2011)Overview
From civil rights to the anti-war movement to the struggles of workers, folksinger Phil Ochs wrote topical songs that engaged his audiences in the issues of the 1960s and 70s. In this biographical documentary, veteran director Kenneth Bowser shows how Phil's music and his fascinating life story and eventual decline into depression and suicide were intertwined with the history-making events that defined a generation. Even as his contemporaries moved into folk-rock and pop music, Phil followed his own vision, challenging himself and his listeners. Not one to pull punches, Ochs never achieved the commercial success he desperately desired. But his music remains relevant, reaching new audiences in a generation that finds his themes all too familiar.
Featured Crew
- Director : Kenneth Bowser
- Writer : Kenneth Bowser
- Cast : Phil Ochs,Tom Paxton,Jello Biafra,Christopher Hitchens,Billy Bragg,Joan Baez,Bob Dylan
Cast
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Facts
Original TitlePhil Ochs: There But for Fortune
Status Released
Release Information
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2011-01-05
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 36m
Production CompaniesBarking Dog Productions,S2BN Films
Genres
- Documentary
- Music
