The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson (2015)

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The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson confronts our worst nightmares of impending death and turns them upside down. It tells the extraordinary, yet universal story of legendary musician Wilko Johnson who, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and given a few months to live, accepted his fate with uplifting positivity and embarked on a farewell tour, capturing the imagination of the world as he went. But like every good story Wilko's has a damn fine twist in its tail. Two years later and confounding the odds, Wilko wakes up in a hospital bed, unexpectedly sentenced to live, having now to integrate those enlightened lessons learnt under sentence of death into the unexpected and ongoing future of his life.

Director: Julien Temple
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 91 min
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Production: Splice Post
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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What is The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson about?
The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson confronts our worst nightmares of impending death and turns them upside down. It tells the extraordinary, yet universal story of legendary musician Wilko Johnson who, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and given a few months to live, accepted his fate with uplifting positivity and embarked on a farewell tour, capturing the imagination of the world as he went. But like every good story Wilko's has a damn fine twist in its tail. Two years later and confounding the odds, Wilko wakes up in a hospital bed, unexpectedly sentenced to live, having now to integrate those enlightened lessons learnt under sentence of death into the unexpected and ongoing future of his life.
Who directed The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson?
The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson was directed by Julien Temple.
Who stars in The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson?
The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson stars Wilko Johnson.
How long is The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson?
The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What genre is The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson?
The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson is a Music, Documentary film.
Where was The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson produced?
The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson was produced in United Kingdom.