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The Legend of Liam Clancy
The Legend of Liam Clancy uncovers the true story behind the phenomenon that was The Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem - the celebrated group, born in the bars and clubs of New York's Greenwich Village, that played to over 80 million people on the Ed Sullivan Show. Unveiling the darker side of the man Bob Dylan hailed as the "greatest ballad singer of all time", The Legend of Liam Clancy reveals the alcoholism and the breakdown that underscored the life and times of one of Ireland's greatest musical ambassadors, taking us from the innocence and religion of his Irish childhood to the drink, discord and darkness that dogged much of his adult life.
For Liam Clancy, this programme is a legacy. Refreshingly frank, he reveals for the first time the many hidden chapters in his life. This landmark documentary features exceptional footage of Liam, Tommy Makem and the Clancys performing around the world. One of the finest storytellers this country has ever produced, Liam brings all his skills to bear in telling his own tale, supported by the American icons that shaped his life - singer Jean Ritchie, singer/songwriter Pete Seeger, blues and folk singers Odetta and Josh White Junior, film-maker Murray Lerner and Tommy Makem.
Ireland - 2006 - 2 x 52 mn - Betacam Digital, HD • 16 - Colour and B&W
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