Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away (2020)

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A feature documentary on the life and music of Phil Lynott, telling the story of how a young black boy from working class 1950s Dublin became Ireland’s greatest Rock Star. As lead singer of Thin Lizzy, Phil Lynott was a songwriter, a poet, a dreamer, a wild man. Told extensively through the words of Lynott himself and focusing on some of his iconic songs, the film gets to the heart of Philip, the father, the husband, the friend, the son, the rock icon, the poet and the dreamer.

Director: Emer Reynolds
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 112 min
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Cast

Editing: Tony Cranstoun
Production: Cowtown Pictures, Eagle Rock Film Productions
Country: Ireland
Language: English
Original Language: en

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More Films by Director: Emer Reynolds
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away about?
A feature documentary on the life and music of Phil Lynott, telling the story of how a young black boy from working class 1950s Dublin became Ireland’s greatest Rock Star. As lead singer of Thin Lizzy, Phil Lynott was a songwriter, a poet, a dreamer, a wild man. Told extensively through the words of Lynott himself and focusing on some of his iconic songs, the film gets to the heart of Philip, the father, the husband, the friend, the son, the rock icon, the poet and the dreamer.
Who directed Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away?
Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away was directed by Emer Reynolds.
Who stars in Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away?
Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away stars Carl Shaaban, Huey Lewis, James Hetfield, Adam Clayton, Eric Bell, Phil Lynott.
How long is Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away?
Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
What genre is Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away?
Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away is a Documentary film.
Where was Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away produced?
Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away was produced in Ireland.