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The Song of the Shirt (1979)

Movie 129 min

Documentary

Song tells the story of the women who worked in Victorian London's clothing sweatshops, eschewing a conventional narrative in favour of a series of still photographs and acted reconstructions to show that this story has been rewritten/written-over many times before.

Jonathan Curling Director Sue Clayton Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 1979
Runtime
129 min
IMDb
tt1789913
Studio
British Film Institute Production Board

Themes

Cast

Martha Gibson Geraldine Pilgrim Anna McNiff Liz Myers Jill Greenhalgh Sally Cranfield Paul Bentall Paul Bentall Fraser Cains Fraser Cains Gale Burns Martin Thom Edward Clayton Tony Maples Richard Barnett Robbie Barnett Bob Biddiscombe Liz Biddiscombe Leah Bradley Janet Goddard

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Song of the Shirt about?
Song tells the story of the women who worked in Victorian London's clothing sweatshops, eschewing a conventional narrative in favour of a series of still photographs and acted reconstructions to show that this story has been rewritten/written-over many times before.
Who directed The Song of the Shirt?
The Song of the Shirt was directed by Jonathan Curling, Sue Clayton.
Who stars in The Song of the Shirt?
The Song of the Shirt stars Martha Gibson, Geraldine Pilgrim, Anna McNiff, Liz Myers.
When was The Song of the Shirt released?
The Song of the Shirt is a 1979 documentary film.
Where can I watch The Song of the Shirt?
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