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The Song of the Shirt

19792h 9mMovieDocumentary

Song tells the story of the women who worked in Victorian London's clothing sweatshops, eschewing a conventional narrative in favour of a series of still photographs and acted reconstructions to show that this story has been rewritten/written-over many times before.

DirectorsJonathan Curling·Sue Clayton

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jonathan Curling

MG
Martha Gibson
GP
Geraldine Pilgrim
AM
Anna McNiff
LM
Liz Myers
JG
Jill Greenhalgh
SC
Sally Cranfield
PBPaul Bentall
Paul Bentall
FCFraser Cains
Fraser Cains
GB
Gale Burns
MT
Martin Thom
EC
Edward Clayton
TM
Tony Maples

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The Song of the Shirt — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Song of the Shirt?

The Song of the Shirt isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on BFI Player. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Song of the Shirt on Netflix?

No, The Song of the Shirt is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on BFI Player.

Is The Song of the Shirt on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Song of the Shirt isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

Where can I watch The Song of the Shirt for free?

The Song of the Shirt isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on BFI Player.