THE ARCHIVIST

FEATURE DOCUMENTARY / 98 MIN / ENGLISH

In a battle against time and technology, can ‘Britain’s greatest living folklorist’ find a home for his vast and self-funded archive of irreplaceable audiovisual material?

Following in a noble lineage of Great British nonconformists, David ‘Doc’ Ro we has spent the last 60 years tirelessly documenting the rich tapestry of mysterious folk customs that continue to thrive in forgotten corners of this Island Nation. THE ARCHIVIST follows this indefatigable man through the wheel of a year like no other; capturing not only his efforts to get back on the road despite health issues and Covid lockdowns, but also his crusade to find a permanent home for his one-of-a-kind collection.

Directed by Tim Plester & Rob Curry, Fifth Column Films
Produced by Rebecca Mark-Lawson, Tyke Films