Green Flutes (1984)
About Green Flutes, a republican flute band in Govan, Glasgow. Unemployed members of the band outline the creative and political reasons for joining the band and women in Govan talk about the changing attitudes towards their traditional roles. A journey by the band to Northern Ireland places their music within a longstanding cultural tradition in republican history and also highlights parallels between the conditions of life for the working class in Belfast and Glasgow. Made with the collabaration of the James Connolly Flute Band, Joi Leatherbarrow and Keith Lucas.
Director: Nancy Schiesari
Runtime: 68 min
Release Date: January 1, 1984
Original Language: en
Keywords
woman director
More Films by Director: Nancy Schiesari
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Green Flutes about?
- About Green Flutes, a republican flute band in Govan, Glasgow. Unemployed members of the band outline the creative and political reasons for joining the band and women in Govan talk about the changing attitudes towards their traditional roles. A journey by the band to Northern Ireland places their music within a longstanding cultural tradition in republican history and also highlights parallels between the conditions of life for the working class in Belfast and Glasgow. Made with the collabaration of the James Connolly Flute Band, Joi Leatherbarrow and Keith Lucas.
- Who directed Green Flutes?
- Green Flutes was directed by Nancy Schiesari.
- How long is Green Flutes?
- Green Flutes has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).