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Alan Bush: A Life

Composer Alan Bush talks about his music and interest in social change.

Animation & Artists Moving Image 1983 67 mins

Overview

Bush’s approach to music changed when he discovered the once famous composer, Rutland Boughton who was a member of the English Communist Party. Bush composed a series of operas which he hoped would serve the revolution and this richly illustrated documentary recalls his journey.

Director

Anna Ambrose

Featuring

Alan Bush , Michael Tippett and Nancy Bush

Genres

Animation & Artists Moving Image , Biopic and Documentary

Country

United Kingdom

Language

No Dialogue with English subtitles

Subjects

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