A feature film by Patrick Ferryn, about the life of Derroll Adams called "I Was Born in Portland Town" has just been released.
I had the pleasure of viewing it last night.

Having known Derroll in Los Angeles, I have to say that it
really captures his spirit and artistry. The film works for me
on a number of levels. From the interviews, you can tell the people who really knew Derroll from the ones that purported to know him. The last segment of the film will leave no one in doubt as to who Derroll really was , a fine person as well as a great singer, songwriter and interpreter of traditional American folk music. I won't spoil it by telling you about what happened to Derroll's song "I Was Born In Portland Town" but it's a shocking abuse of what the folk music business has become.

Patrick with love and clairvoyance has made an important movie about a fine artist who was relatively unknown in the States but had a following in Europe. He touched everyone deeply with whom he came into contact.

Derroll was a no bullshit kind of guy like Woody who was
wise-weary and insightful. His wisdom carried into his songs, many of which he wrote and re-wrote in the folk tradition.

For furthur information about it's release and sale please contact Patrick Ferryn at       Caboose.productions@skynet.be

Because I believe this to be a great film, I want everyone in the folk community to see it.

Frank Hamilton