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John T. Davis
Born January 1, 1947 · Belfast, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK (age 79)
John T. Davis is a Northern Irish filmmaker and musician renowned for his documentary work that captures the essence of various subcultures and social issues. His notable films include Shellshock Rock (1979), documenting Northern Ireland's punk scene, and Hobo (1992), exploring the lives of American train-hoppers. Davis's films are characterized by their authentic portrayal of subjects and have e…
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Wanderlust · 2008Wanderlust
2008
MovieDocumentary
The making of the Tarsem Singh's fantasy-film 'The Fall'. Behind the scenes: Part I.
Nostalgia · 2008Nostalgia
2008
MovieDocumentary
The making of the Tarsem Singh's fantasy-film 'The Fall'. Behind the scenes: Part II.
The Outcasts: Self-Conscious Over You · 1980The Outcasts: Self-Conscious Over You
1980
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Organised by Terri Hooley's Good Vibration Records, this legendary gig found almost 1800 people cramming into The Ulster Hall to see local band The Outcasts. The events depicted here were later immortalised in the 2013 film Good Vibrations. The final part of documentary filmmaker John T. Davis 'punk trilogy' – preceded by Shellshock Rock (1979) and Protex Hurrah (1980). These films sought to portray the leading figures of Ulster’s underground punk scene of the late-1970s and early 1980s.
Hobo · 1992Hobo
★ 6.81992
MovieDocumentary
John T. Davis stashes a camera in his bedroll, catches out, and rides the rails from Minneapolis to Seattle with Beargrease - a part-time hobo and full time philosopher, who narrates their way through the incredible scenery of the Northwest and gives us his views on life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Along the way, the pair meet with several other men living life on the margins.
A House Divided · 2003A House Divided
2003
MovieDocumentaryTV Movie
Director John T Davis follows fellow Belfast native artist Noel Murphy as he completes a commission to paint all 108 members of the Northern Ireland Assembly over a six-month period.
Shellshock Rock · 1979Shellshock Rock
★ 6.01979
MovieMusicDocumentary
John T. Davis’ first in a trilogy of films (including Protex Hurrah (1980) and Self-Conscious Over You (1981)) exploring the Belfast filmmaker’s local subculture and American cultural influence. It provides a look at the burgeoning punk scene in Northern Ireland, featuring early footage of bands such as Stiff Little Fingers, The Undertones, Protex, The Outcasts, and Rhesus Negative, among others. (from: http://artistsspace.org/programs/shellshock-rock/)
Traveller · 2003Traveller
★ 10.02003
Movie
A provocative portrait of Ireland's Traveller Community by acclaimed documentary-maker John T. Davis and photographer Alen MacWeeney, who first photographed them 35 years ago. The result is a poignant film and a study in the durability of photographic art - these Travellers are quite recognisable, and it comes as a shock when they step our of their photographs and tell what they did with their lives in the long interval.
Power in the Blood · 1989Power in the Blood
1989
MovieDocumentary
Gospel singer and preacher Vernon Oxford journeys from his home in Franklin, Tennessee to Belfast on a mission to bring the healing power of Jesus back to Northern Ireland.
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