Songs for While I'm Away Movie (2020): Where to watch and stream online

Songs for While I'm Away

Documentary

2020, Movie, 1h 52min

A feature documentary on the life and music of Phil Lynott, telling the story of how a young black boy from working class 1950s Dublin became Ireland’s greatest Rock Star. As lead singer of Thin Lizzy, Phil Lynott was a songwriter, a poet, a dreamer, a wild man. Told extensively through the words of Lynott himself and focusing on some of his iconic songs, the film gets to the heart of Philip, the father, the husband, the friend, the son, the rock icon, the poet and the dreamer.

Country: Ireland

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Reviews

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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...it’s a pleasure to hear the legendary power chords that begin The Boys Are Back in Town.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Jan-Olov Andersson

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...en både ljuvlig och vemodig återförening. En film jag aldrig ville skulle ta slut.

Read full review at Aftonbladet

Anders Poppelvig

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Fantastisk film

4 years ago

Critic Fredrik Sahlin

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...i grunden är det ett hyllningsporträtt, främst till för fans, men utan tvekan ett levande, ambitiöst och skönt pulserande sådant.

Read full review at Svt Kulturnyheterna

Critic Essy Klingberg

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...det som hade kunnat bli ett indimensionellt hyllningsporträtt växer till något mycket större: skildringen är lika mångskiftande som Phil Lynott själv.

Read full review at Nöjesguiden

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Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away is a documentary film that delves into the extraordinary life of Ireland's greatest rock star, Phil Lynott. From his humble beginnings as a young black boy in 1950s Dublin to his rise as the lead singer of Thin Lizzy, the film traces Lynott's journey as a songwriter, poet, and dreamer. Through his own words and iconic songs, the documentary reveals the many facets of Lynott's personality - father, husband, friend, son, rock icon, and poet. Get ready to be captivated by the story of a man who lived life on his own terms and left an indelible mark on the music world.

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You can stream Songs for While I'm Away on: Amazon Store

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When was Songs for While I'm Away released in theaters? Toggle content

Songs for While I'm Away was released in theaters on September 29, 2021.