The Ambiguity of David Thomas Broughton · 2015

The Ambiguity of David Thomas Broughton

«Confrontational, erratic; poetic, withdrawn. Who is the real David Thomas Broughton? Take a journey into the mind of one of the UK's most enigmatic musicians.»

Greg Butler · 59 min · United Kingdom

'The Ambiguity of David Thomas Broughton' is a musical documentary following the creative process of one of the UK’s most enigmatic musicians and performers. As a musical act, David Thomas Broughton is almost unclassifiable. His live shows are a exhilarating mix of musical experimentation and performance art, underlined with a raw unpredictability. His recorded material is dark but beautiful, marrying traditional folk with a surrealist edge. Off-stage, he’s an introvert with a passion for bird watching. Who is the real David Thomas Broughton? Through a series of interviews with friends, family and collaborators, filmmaker Greg Butler attempts to unravel this ambiguity. His journey takes him to David’s home town of Otley, where we track David’s creative process as he records new material to be played at the End of the Road Festival.

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Budget

US$15,000

Cast

• David Thomas Broughton

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• Sam Amidon

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• David Shrigley

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• Mark Andrew Hamilton

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• James Yorkston

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• Kerry Andrew

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• Lucy Jamieson

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• Howard Monk

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