Shane MacGowan is certainly the sort of personality that would make for a compelling documentary subject. Now, thanks to prolific filmmaker Julien Temple, we have Crock Of Gold: A Few Rounds With Shane MacGowan.
Combining interviews, previously unseen archive footage and specially commissioned animations with an impressive soundtrack, the documentary details Shane’s explosive existence from his early days growing up in Ireland, to time spent on the mean streets of London and embracing the punk scene, to forming The Pogues. We discover MacGowan’s passions, humour, and deep knowledge of music, history, spirituality, and popular culture.
The film will be in UK cinemas on 20 November, with a release date forthcoming for Ireland. You can find more details at its official site.