Near the beginning of the British comedy “Fisherman’s Friends,” we’re treated to a choir of fisherman belting out a rendition of the classic sea shanty, “John Karaka.” The crew is singing against a coral sky, and singing well enough to earn a record deal offer from a hot-shot producer. The lads laugh in his face. But then they think it over: Why not sing on the radio and make some money?

Why not, indeed?

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