Songs of the Open Road
Storyline
“Songs of The Open Road” sheds light on the life of the award-winning Irish Traveller, Traditional Singer, Thomas McCarthy. Thomas comes from a long line of singers and musicians who kept the tradition of singing strong within the Irish Traveller community. He now knows over a thousand songs and since 2021 has set about collecting a repertoire of this fabulous part of Traveller heritage. Filmmaker Pat Collins’ evocative documentary, Songs Of The Open Road’ sheds light on the life and prowess of this great storyteller who was named Traditional Singer of the Year in the prestigious ‘Gradam Ceoil Awards’ in 2019. The film follows Thomas as he moves from his home in London to perform, sing and speak in various venues, festivals and clubs throughout Ireland and England.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Thomas McCarthy
Himself
Frequently Asked Questions
Songs of the Open Road was released on March 24, 2022.
The runtime of Songs of the Open Road is 50m.
Songs of the Open Road is a Documentary movie.
Songs of the Open Road is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Songs of the Open Road was directed by Pat Collins.
The main cast of Songs of the Open Road includes Thomas McCarthy.
Songs of the Open Road is originally in English.