The Ambiguity of David Thomas Broughton
Confrontational, erratic; poetic, withdrawn. Who is the real David Thomas Broughton? Take a journey into the mind of one of the UK's most enigmatic musicians.
'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.
Directed by Greg Butler
Cast
- David Thomas Broughton Himself
- Sam Amidon Himself
- David Shrigley Himself
- Mark Andrew Hamilton Himself
- James Yorkston Himself
- Kerry Andrew Herself
- Lucy Jamieson Herself
- Howard Monk Himself
- Jonathan Meiburg Himself
- Dew Millward Himself
- Luke Drozd Himself
- Rob St. John Himself
Make it a double feature
2h 31m together
The Ambiguity of David Thomas Broughton
Gimme Shelter
A close match in mood and era.
