The Ambiguity of David Thomas Broughton

The Ambiguity of David Thomas Broughton

59 mins | Documentary | Nov. 11, 2015

'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.

The Ambiguity of David Thomas Broughton

59 mins | Documentary | Nov. 11, 2015

The Ambiguity of David Thomas Broughton
'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.
Producers
Original title The Ambiguity of David Thomas Broughton
Directors Greg Butler
Writers

Cast

Sam Amidon

as Himself

David Shrigley

as Himself

James Yorkston

as Himself

Kerry Andrew

as Herself

Lucy Jamieson

as Herself

Howard Monk

as Himself

Jonathan Meiburg

as Himself

Dew Millward

as Himself

Luke Drozd

as Himself

Rob St. John

as Himself