Movie Description

Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt

(1984)

Overview

A portrait of Salford-born poet, storyteller and comic, John Cooper-Clarke. His poems, a satirical blend of humour and social comment, are delivered at a fast pace, often with musical backing. His style, and that of his contemporary Linton Kwesi Johnson, have influenced a generation of younger poets involved in a revival of popular poetry in Britain.

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Original TitleTen Years in an Open Necked Shirt

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1984-03-10

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 01m

Production CompaniesArts Council of Great Britain,Channel 4 Television,Metropolis Pictures

Genres

  • Music
  • Documentary