THE YELLOW BITTERN – THE LIFE & TIMES OF LIAM CLANCY

1x120 Min & 1x70 Min Feature Documentary / Format: HD
Funders: Irish Film Board, RTÉ

An intimate and deeply personal memoir of legendary folk singer Liam Clancy revealing all sides to his remarkable life, within and without the Clancy brothers. With exclusive access to his private archive film collection, this film will go full circle through his life’s various chapters, from his childhood in Carrick on Suir to an utterly different type of Village life in New York, on tour with his brothers and then back to Ireland where he now resides. His journey down memory lane culminates in a very special concert in Greenwich village with musical legends and contemporary musicians all coming to pay homage to Liam and his legacy.

Screenings:
Jameson Dublin International Film Festival, 2009
Kerry Film Festival, 2009
Chicago Irish Film Festival, 2010
Irish Reels Film Festival, Seattle, 2010
Solas Nua, Washington DC, 2010
The Craic Fest, New York, 2010
Milwaukee Irish Festival, 2010
Boston Irish Film Festival, 2010
Boston College, 2010

Nationwide cinema release, 2009