The Song of the Shirt(1979)
The Song of the Shirt Synopsis
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.
The Song of the Shirt (1979) is a documentary film directed by Jonathan Curling, released on January 1, 1979 with a runtime of 2h 9m. It stars Martha Gibson, Geraldine Pilgrim, Anna McNiff and Liz Myers.
- Director:
- Jonathan Curling
- Production:
- British Film Institute Production Board
- Status:
- Released
The Song of the Shirt Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Martha Gibson
Martha Gibson
- Geraldine Pilgrim
Geraldine Pilgrim
- Anna McNiff
Anna McNiff
- Liz Myers
Liz Myers
- Jill Greenhalgh
Jill Greenhalgh
- Sally Cranfield
Sally Cranfield
Paul Bentall
Fraser Cains
- Gale Burns
Gale Burns
- Martin Thom
Martin Thom
- Edward Clayton
Edward Clayton
- Tony Maples
Tony Maples
Key crew
Directed by Jonathan Curling.
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The Song of the Shirt – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Song of the Shirt online?
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The Song of the Shirt (1979) is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Song of the Shirt?
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The main cast of The Song of the Shirt (1979) includes Martha Gibson, Geraldine Pilgrim, Anna McNiff, Liz Myers and Jill Greenhalgh. The film was directed by Jonathan Curling. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Song of the Shirt released?
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The Song of the Shirt was released on January 1, 1979 and runs for 2h 9m.