In 2005 Ruth was commissioned by filmmaker Barbara Santi to compose a new score for a documentary film ‘Experiences of a Village Witch’ which explores the life of the only fully business registered witch in the UK, Cassandra Latham.
The film, shot over 5 years, follows Cassandra continuing the ancient role of wise woman in her local community of West Cornwall. Village wise women or witches have served their communities, despite persecution, for hundreds of years up to the present day. Ruth worked closely with Barbara, exploring the role of the music within the documentary, and how, rather than acting as simply background music it could add another dimension to the film.