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John T. Davis

Known for

Directing

Born

January 1, 1947 (age 79)

Birthplace

Belfast, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK

Biography

John T. Davis is a Northern Irish filmmaker and musician renowned for his documentary work that captures the essence of various subcultures and social issues. His notable films include Shellshock Rock (1979), documenting Northern Ireland's punk scene, and Hobo (1992), exploring the lives of American train-hoppers. Davis's films are characterized by their authentic portrayal of subjects and have earned him international acclaim.

Best known work

Hobo

Hobo

1992
Shellshock Rock

Shellshock Rock

1979
Traveller

Traveller

2003
The Uncle Jack

The Uncle Jack

1996
Protex Hurrah

Protex Hurrah

1980
A House Divided

A House Divided

2003
Dust on the Bible

Dust on the Bible

1989
Power in the Blood

Power in the Blood

1989
The Outcasts: Self-Conscious Over You

The Outcasts: Self-Conscious Over You

1980
Route 66

Route 66

1985

Filmography

  1. 2009

    Tailwind

    Director

  2. 2008

    Nostalgia

    Editor

  3. 2008

  4. 2003

    Traveller

    Director

  5. 2003

    A House Divided

    Director, Cinematography, Writer

  6. 1996

    The Uncle Jack

    Director, Director of Photography

  7. 1992

    Hobo

    Director

  8. 1990

  9. 1989

    Dust on the Bible

    Director, Director of Photography

  10. 1989

  11. 1985

    Route 66

    Director

  12. 1980

  13. 1980

  14. 1979

    Shellshock Rock

    Director, Producer

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