John T Davis – His Own Trail is a poetic portrait of an enigmatic filmmaker, artist and musician from Holywood, County Down. John is Ireland's most internationally respected documentary filmmaker, a reputation established with films like Shellshock Rock, Route 66 and Hobo. The film explores the director’s unique outlook on life and his talents as a musician. Interspersed throughout is footage of John travelling through America, traversing the landscape that inspires his dreams, fantasies and realities, as well as clips from a number of his documentaries. Lensed in black and white, director Paul McParland captures John performing his music and reflecting on his life and films.
Documentary, Ireland 2015
Director: Paul McParland
Production: Mojo Films
Music: Paul McMordie
