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Morris: A Life With Bells On
For those who think the English folk dance Morris is just an innocent pub pastime involving hanky-waving and bearded men with staffs, you’ve never seen its politics-laden, ultra-competitive side. Under the auspices of the governing Morris Circle, dance troops throughout England compete against each other in cutthroat tournaments. Follow the fortunes of one such side, Millsham Morris, and its avant-garde leader Derecq Twist, in their pursuit for Morris perfection. In his Morris prime, Derecq is both a traditionalist and an innovator. One the one hand, he is preparing to perform the ultimate move in Morris Dance, the mystical and legendary Threeple Hammer Damson. And yet, on the other hand, he is pioneering an innovative, daringly freeform brand of the dance dubbed “Extreme Morris,” drawing the ire of the more orthodox elements within the Morris dance community. But when Millsham Morris unveils their creation in competition, the Morris Circle bans Derecq from future competition. Devastated by the decision, Derecq embarks on a global odyssey through tragedy and triumph, which gravely tests his passion to Morris.
Sponsor:
Alaska Airlines
Cast & Crew
Director: Lucy Akhurst
Producer: Lucy Akhurst, Charles Thomas Oldham
Editor: Nick Carew
Screenwriter: Charles Thomas Oldham
Cinematographer: Roger Chapman
Music: Richard Lumsden
Principal Cast: Charles Thomas Oldham, Naomie Harris, Sir Derek Jacobi, Aidan McArdle, Harriet Walter, Greg Wise, Jasper Britton
Filmography: Debut Feature Film
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Mockumentary fun!, May 11, 2009
By Jeff Cavanaugh
“In the same vein as "American Shopper", "Best In Show", and "A Mighty Wind", this film blurs the line between serious treatment of a real art form with subtle satire. A trifle long, but generates laughs throughout. Recommended!”
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Dance-tacular!, May 24, 2009
By AW Card
“Enjoyable, funny, moving, and really really good time. If it is available again, WATCH IT!”
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