A heartfelt ode to his agrarian roots 'Way of the Morris' follows award-winning filmmaker Tim Plester on a journey from the English village green to the killing fields of the Somme as he searches for a connection with the much-maligned native dance traditions that run deep in his blood. Featuring contributions from singer/songwriter Billy Bragg and Fairport convention's Chris Leslie what emerges is a poignant and evocative exploration of the origins and impulses behind morris dancing and an attempt to understand its place within enchanted Albion's ongoing story...
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Actor and filmmaker Tim Plester directs this documentary about Morris dancing, in which he explores his family's background in the tradition. The English folk dance, which originated in the 15th century, is not often taken seriously in today's world. With village archive and home footage, and input from singer-songwriter Billy Bragg and folk musician Chris Leslie, the film explores the history of the Morris way and examines its place in the present day.
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