

Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune
From civil rights to the anti-war movement to the struggles of workers, folksinger Phil Ochs wrote topical songs that engaged his audiences in the issues of the 1960s and 70s. In this biographical documentary, veteran director Kenneth Bowser shows how Phil's music and his fascinating life story and eventual decline into depression and suicide were intertwined with the history-making events that defined a generation. Even as his contemporaries moved into folk-rock and pop music, Phil followed his own vision, challenging himself and his listeners. Not one to pull punches, Ochs never achieved the commercial success he desperately desired. But his music remains relevant, reaching new audiences in a generation that finds his themes all too familiar.
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- English
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- PremiereWoodstock Film Festival1 Oct 2010
- Theatrical5 Jan 2011
Frequently asked questions
- When was Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune released?
- Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune was released on 5 January 2011.
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- What is the rating of Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune?
- Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 7 votes.
- Who directed Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune?
- Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune (2011) was directed by Kenneth Bowser.
- How long is Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune?
- Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune runs for 1h 36m.






















