When the Song Dies

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Shorts by Students
Bijou by the Bay Thu, Aug 1, 2013 9:00 AM
Sponsored by Drs. Lou A. and Roy J. Simon
Film Info
Section:Shorts
Release Year:2012
Runtime:15 min.
Production Country:Scotland
Original Language:English
Scots Gaellic
Cast/Crew Info
Cast:Margaret Bennett
Liz McAdam Laughland
Norman Maclean
Mary McCormack
Ernie McGuire
Sheila Stewart
Director:Jamie Chambers
Produced by:James Barrett
Cinematography:John Craine
Editing By:Martin McEwan

Description

A lament on the cultural significance of the dying oral tradition around Scotland, including interviews with several “last in the line” tradition bearers with whom songs, superstitions and stories will die out.