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Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune (2010)

Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune

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1h 36m

Biography, Documentary, Historical, Musicals

October 1st, 2010

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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.

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Cast

Salvador Allende
Self
Erik Andersen
Self
Joan Baez
Friend
Jello Biafra
Friend
Billy Bragg
Musician
Lola Cohen
Friend
François De Menil
Filmmaker
Bob Dylan
Friend
Harald Edelstam
Swedish Ambassador Chile
Deni Frand
Friend
Full cast & crew

Directors

Kenneth Bowser
Full cast & crew

Producers

Elliot Abbott
executive producer
Kenneth Bowser
producer
Sean Campbell
post producer
Full cast & crew

Writers

Kenneth Bowser
Full cast & crew

Keywords

music documentary
biographical documentary

Country of Origin

United States of America

Languages

English

Release Dates

October 1st, 2010 (United States of America) (Woodstock Film Festival)
January 5th, 2011 (United States of America)
October 1st, 2010 (United States of America) (Woodstock Film Festival) (premiere)
All Release Dates

Alternative Titles

Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune (original title)
Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune (Australia)
Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
All Alternative Titles

Running Times

96 min

Production Companies

S2BN Entertainment
S2BN Films
Barking Dog Productions

Distribution Companies

Film1 Sundance Channel (Netherlands) (limited)
First Run Features (United States of America)

Other Companies

Postworks New York (post-production services) (as Postworks, NY) / (post-production services) (as Postworks N.Y.)
Gramercy Post (audio post-production) / audio post production
Devlin Video International (post-production services)
All Other Companies

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