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Elphinstone Institute Ethnographic Film Series - Special Event
Hamish Henderson (1919-2002) was a colossal figure in Scottish culture, a man of boundless passion and curiosity whose poems continue to elevate and inspire a nation. Robbie Fraser’s highly anticipated documentary pays tribute to the many contrary forces and diverse facets of Henderson’s life as a poet, soldier, intellectual, activist, songwriter and leading force in the revival of Scottish folk music.
From an English orphanage and the draughty corridors of Cambridge to overseeing the capitulation of the Italian army in WWII and penning the most celebrated Scottish ballad in contemporary folk music “Freedom Come Aa’ Ye”, this is Henderson’s life as told by those who knew him best and loved him most.
This heartfelt tribute to one of modern Scotland’s proudest sons weaves golden archive footage with the loving testimony of Henderson’s family, friends and colleagues.
View the trailer: http://hamishthemovie.com/trailer/
To celebrate the release of Hamish, the screening on Thursday 2 June at 8.30pm will be introduced by director Robbie Fraser, who will also take part in a post-screening Q&A chaired by Dr Thomas McKean, Director of the Elphinstone Institute, and former student of Hamish Henderson.
Elphinstone Institute friends and associates are entitled to a £1 or 10% discount on the ticket price using code FOLKHAMISH.
- Venue
- Belmont Filmhouse
- Contact
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Belmont Filmhouse, 49 Belmont Street, Aberdeen. Tel: 01224 343500