The Ambiguity of David Thomas Broughton (2015)
'The Ambiguity of David Thomas Broughton' is a musical documentary following the creative process of one of the UK’s most enigmatic musicians and performers. As a musical act, David Thomas Broughton is almost unclassifiable. His live shows are a exhilarating mix of musical experimentation and performance art, underlined with a raw unpredictability. His recorded material is dark but beautiful, marrying traditional folk with a surrealist edge. Off-stage, he’s an introvert with a passion for bird watching. Who is the real David Thomas Broughton? Through a series of interviews with friends, family and collaborators, filmmaker Greg Butler attempts to unravel this ambiguity. His journey takes him to David’s home town of Otley, where we track David’s creative process as he records new material to be played at the End of the Road Festival.
Director: Greg Butler
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David Thomas Broughton as Himself |
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Sam Amidon as Himself |
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David Shrigley as Himself |
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Mark Andrew Hamilton as Himself |
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James Yorkston as Himself |
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Kerry Andrew as Herself |
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Lucy Jamieson as Herself |
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Howard Monk as Himself |
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Jonathan Meiburg as Himself |
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Dew Millward as Himself |
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Luke Drozd as Himself |
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Rob St. John as Himself |
| Directing | Greg Butler | Director |
| Crew | David Rafique | Cinematography |
| Sound | Guy Fixsen | Sound Editor |
| Editing | Greg Butler | Editor |
| Visual Effects | Nick Stewart | Animation |
| Visual Effects | Andy De Vries | Color Designer |
| Production | Greg Butler | Producer |