British Heritage is about to become seriously cool!

When a seaside town is gripped in a vice of drug fuelled corruption, sometimes the only solution is to book a dance with the Morris Men.

Introducing "Morris Men" - the movie! An urban vengeance story; the third feature film from DB Morgan (the underdog filmmaker). DB Morgan’s "Morris Men" takes this quirky British tradition (still hugely popular around the UK, together with Australia and New Zealand) and weaves into it a fascinating story of shadowy assassins who ‘take care’ of the troubles that the Government can’t.

When asked about his vision for Morris Men, DB explained:

“When a seaside town is gripped in a vice of drug fuelled corruption, sometimes the only solution is to book a dance with the Morris Men.

England is on its knees. A drug epidemic to match anywhere in the modern world. Cocaine, Heroin, Opium, Spice, Balloons, Beans, Benzos, Skunk, Ketamine, Mamba, Pinkies, Angel Dust, Billy, Blotters, Amsterdam Gold... Bounce, Eric, Fentanyl, Ice, Kix, Lucy, Mandy, Meow Meow... and now Golden Goose. Something has to change!

In the pursuit of his childhood sweetheart, loner Tommy Feerman enrols in her Morris dancing club. He soon realises that all is not as it seems, and the club actually covers for a secret society of shadowy assassins as ancient as the British Realm. Before he knows it, Tommy is sucked into a perilous underworld, where danger lurks behind a crimson wax seal and the only dancing is with the devil himself."

Some of the highest profile folk bands and British folk festival performers have already signed up to the project, and DB Morgan is growing more confident by the day they could be on their way to creating a cult classic. From esteemed folk band BUFFO's WAKE, world renowned fire performers FIREFLOW, drumming group DRUM MACHINE, and live performances by the UK's leading Border Morris side BELTANE BORDER MORRIS, "Morris Men"  creates a vibrant, living and breathing world in which to set DB Morgan's urban vengeance story.

"Morris Men" is almost fully funded (EPs - feel free to get in touch) and scheduled to film in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, from October 1st this year. Upon completion, the producers aim for "Morris Men" placement on all major Video on Demand platforms, including Netflix, Amazon Prime, I-Tunes, and gaming platforms. The film is expected to do very well on the festival circuit and beyond, if DB's debut movie "Faith" (budgeted at just £45,000) is anything to go by. Delayed due to Covid-19, the film hit international festivals last month.

With four awards for best actress, runner up best feature and several other accolades and official selections, "Faith" is expected to continue garnering awards and prestige throughout its festival run. VIEW FAITH TRAILER HERE | REQUEST SCREENER HERE

Amidst recent controversy about blacked out faces, archaic, male centric exclusivity and the public’s perception of traditional Morris dancing, DB Morgan made public his plans to produce his third feature film, "Morris Men". Suddenly, the internet became awash with assumptions and misinformation about the film. Within a week, every Morris dancing ‘side’ in the UK was aware of the film… and many were not too pleased about it!

The Morris dancing community, it transpires, has recently been embroiled in these issues, due to certain Border Morris sides (groups) using black face paint to represent the traditions of anonymity, based on parishioners dancing for money whilst supposed to be working, centuries ago. Several other traditional sides also still maintain male exclusivity to their ranks so, rightfully, are under the eye of scrutiny to modernise and evolve.

The industry has embraced the adventurous world of "Morris Men", attracting huge names and multi-award winning actors keen to be part of the kick-ass 'Morris Dancing Guild'. Alongside world leading parkour athlete Lynn Jung, who will conduct much of the leading lady's parkour and stunt work, "Morris Men" stars Ross O'Hennessy (Game of Thrones/Davinci's Demons/Hanna), Leona Clarke (Faith/An Inspector Calls/The Academy), Jon Campling (Harry Potter/Final Fantasy/The Festival), Sean Earl McPherson (Room Sixteen/Gatwick Gangsters), Ray Whelan (Soft Hands/Red Army Hooligans), Charlie Bond (Vendetta/Strippers vs Werewolves), Jamie Chambers (Room Sixteen/Fury/The Brothers Grimsby), Katie Jarvis (Fish Tank/Eastenders), Jon-Paul Gates (The Howling/Borstal) and several other highly regarded British actors.

Multi award winning actress (courtesy of DB Morgan's Faith) Leona Clarke, explains her evolving work relationship with DB Morgan, together with her excitement at getting involved with his latest project. 

DB Morgan, as an autistic, mental health survivor, proudly created ‘The Underdog Crew’ for his first feature film, "Faith". This initiative allows teenagers with autism, mental health issues or from at-risk backgrounds to work as crew members alongside professional crew.

Jamie Wright (17), intern on DB Morgan’s first feature film says:

A crowdfunding campaign is now live for "Faith Movie", to complete the transition from festival to worldwide release. Rewards include signed merchandise from the film, credited producer roles and exclusive hand-signed first edition DVD's and Blu-Rays.

Perhaps you might like to join their micro budget revolution and help DB Morgan and the Underdog Crew to inspire other UK production companies to review their own inclusivity and diversity policies. DB Morgan shows what can be done with the tightest of budgets and his productions lead the way in sustainable, ecologically friendly feature film production. He is also, as an ex-chef, regarded as the leading crew caterer in the UK :)

Signed DVD/Blu-Ray pre-orders & Video-on-Demand. Signed merchandise, producer credits, exclusive VIP UK premiere tickets and much more.

For all information please contact: Dominic Beresford-Morgan

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