The Man of a Thousand Songs (2010)
A feature length documentary about extraordinary Canadian singer songwriter, Ron Hynes... an insightful and entertaining exploration of the creative process, the genesis of song, the meaning of performance and the vulnerability of an artist compelled to bare his soul through his music. The film is comprised of Ron performing his music (distinct and live for the camera), interwoven with very intimate black box 'interviews' with Ron (shot tightly and directly addressed to the camera), in which he discusses the songs and the life that informed them: late nights, dark alleys, marriage, children, divorce, his near death and recovery from drug addiction... and punctuated with back stage moments, insight from the street, and Ron's nephew author Joel Thomas Hynes, taking the role of 'chorus of the people'.
Cast
- Joel Thomas Hynes - Himself
- Ron Hynes - Himself
- Amelia Curran - Herself
Keywords
canada, addiction, singer-songwriter, newfoundland
Trailer
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- What is The Man of a Thousand Songs about?
- A feature length documentary about extraordinary Canadian singer songwriter, Ron Hynes... an insightful and entertaining exploration of the creative process, the genesis of song, the meaning of performance and the vulnerability of an artist compelled to bare his soul through his music. The film is comprised of Ron performing his music (distinct and live for the camera), interwoven with very intimate black box 'interviews' with Ron (shot tightly and directly addressed to the camera), in which he discusses the songs and the life that informed them: late nights, dark alleys, marriage, children, divorce, his near death and recovery from drug addiction... and punctuated with back stage moments, insight from the street, and Ron's nephew author Joel Thomas Hynes, taking the role of 'chorus of the people'.
- Who directed The Man of a Thousand Songs?
- The Man of a Thousand Songs was directed by William D. MacGillivray.
- Who stars in The Man of a Thousand Songs?
- The Man of a Thousand Songs stars Joel Thomas Hynes, Ron Hynes, Amelia Curran.
- How long is The Man of a Thousand Songs?
- The Man of a Thousand Songs has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Man of a Thousand Songs?
- The Man of a Thousand Songs is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Man of a Thousand Songs produced?
- The Man of a Thousand Songs was produced in Canada.