Taking the Dog for a Walk
"Conversations with British Improvisers"
Originally released in 2015. Taking the Dog for a Walk is a documentary film. directed by Antoine Prum. With a runtime of 2h 8m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Steve Beresford, Adam Bohman, and Sarah Gail Brand
Synopsis
After Sunny's time now, his portrait of the American Free jazz drumming legend Sunny Murray, filmmaker Antoine Prum turns his attention to the British Free Improvised Music scene in this new music documentary. Following the leads of artistic advisor Tony Bevan, it retraces the road that leads from its emergence and emancipation from the various free music movements of the 1960s to the recent surge in popularity as talented new players are coming to the fore. In his search for the Britishness of British Free Improvised Music, Prum and Bevan are assisted by stand-up comedian and Derek Bailey expert Stewart Lee, who converses with musicians from different generations and backgrounds to uncover the specifics of a genre that refutes the very notion of genre.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 17, 2015
11 years ago
Runtime
2h 8m
128 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Luxembourg
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- NI-VU-NI-CONNU
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taking the Dog for a Walk about?
After Sunny's time now, his portrait of the American Free jazz drumming legend Sunny Murray, filmmaker Antoine Prum turns his attention to the British Free Improvised Music scene in this new music ...
Who directed Taking the Dog for a Walk?
Taking the Dog for a Walk was directed by Antoine Prum.
How long is Taking the Dog for a Walk?
Taking the Dog for a Walk has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes total).
When was Taking the Dog for a Walk released?
Taking the Dog for a Walk was released on January 17, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Taking the Dog for a Walk?
The main cast of Taking the Dog for a Walk includes Steve Beresford, Adam Bohman, Sarah Gail Brand, John Butcher, Lol Coxhill.