Ronnie Drew: September Song (2008)
The name of the documentary comes from Drew's recording of "September Song", the Kurt Weill and Maxwell Anderson song made popular through recordings by a number of artists. With the founding of his revolutionary folk band, The Dubliners in 1962, Ronnie Drew has become synonymous with his native Dublin. September Song (2008) is an intimate portrayal of the legendary singer in which he recalls growing up in his granny's house in Dun Laoghaire, the founding of The Dubliners in O'Donoghue's pub on Merrion Row, his days of touring the world, the poignant loss of his wife of forty years, and his own battle with cancer. Featuring interviews with son Phelim, daughter Cliodhna and friends and fans Bono, Billy Connolly and Damien Dempsey.
Director: Sinead O'Brien
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: May 1, 2008
Cast
Editing: Guy Montgomery
Production: Ferndale Films
Country: Ireland
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Sinead O'Brien
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ronnie Drew: September Song about?
- The name of the documentary comes from Drew's recording of "September Song", the Kurt Weill and Maxwell Anderson song made popular through recordings by a number of artists. With the founding of his revolutionary folk band, The Dubliners in 1962, Ronnie Drew has become synonymous with his native Dublin. September Song (2008) is an intimate portrayal of the legendary singer in which he recalls growing up in his granny's house in Dun Laoghaire, the founding of The Dubliners in O'Donoghue's pub on Merrion Row, his days of touring the world, the poignant loss of his wife of forty years, and his own battle with cancer. Featuring interviews with son Phelim, daughter Cliodhna and friends and fans Bono, Billy Connolly and Damien Dempsey.
- Who directed Ronnie Drew: September Song?
- Ronnie Drew: September Song was directed by Sinead O'Brien.
- Who stars in Ronnie Drew: September Song?
- Ronnie Drew: September Song stars Ronnie Drew, Bono, Billy Connolly, Phelim Drew, Cliodhna Drew, Phil Coulter.
- How long is Ronnie Drew: September Song?
- Ronnie Drew: September Song has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is Ronnie Drew: September Song?
- Ronnie Drew: September Song is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was Ronnie Drew: September Song produced?
- Ronnie Drew: September Song was produced in Ireland.