Mairi Mhor: Her Life and Songs (1994)
Directed by Mike Alexander / Eric Coulter
Genres - Drama |
Sub-Genres - Biopic [feature], Period Film |
Run Time - 62 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Sandra Brennan
This tuneful British film, performed in Gaelic, follows the life of 19th-century Scottish songstress and political activist Mairi Mhor. After Mairi was wrongfully jailed for stealing, she began a 25 year career of writing political songs protesting Britain's domination of her people. She also was a leading activist in the Highland Land League.
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accusation, activism, imprisonment, robbery, songwriter
