'Phil Ochs: There But For Fortune' and Discussion at Bryn Mawr Film Institute

Introduced by Gene Shay

(NR) USA – 1 hr 36 min – digital
2010 · d. Kenneth Bowser   Official Site

This documentary follows the career of controversial folksinger and unlikely American hero Phil Ochs, examining his activism during the turbulent 1960s and 1970s, his untimely death, and his enduring influence on the cultural and political climate of today. The screening is co-sponsored by the Philadelphia Folksong Society and will be introduced by radio personality Gene Shay, founder of the annual Philadelphia Folk Festival.

After the film, adjourn to Milkboy Coffee Bryn Mawr for a brief, informal discussion and to hear a few classic Phil Ochs songs.