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The story of one of Britain's most celebrated actors of the 20th century, told by those who knew and admired him.
Reflecting Peter O'Toole's theatrical legacy, this feature documentary is structured into four acts, each introduced by a quote about O'Toole that encapsulates his life during a specific period.
It's rare when one man can inspire a nation and unite them in pride. It's even rarer when an Englishman can do this for Ireland. But when Jack Charlton took the reins of the national Irish football team, he did just that.Presented by Colm Meaney, this entertaining and insightful documentary revisits Irish football's historic era on the international stage through humorous and honest interviews with figures like John Giles, Paul McGrath, Ardal O'Hanlon, and Jack Charlton himself.
It was a collaboration between one of Ireland’s most noted playwrights and cinema’s greatest directors, yet the 1930 release of Juno and the Paycock is often neglected in the repertoire of both men. Brian O’Flaherty’s documentary aims to find out why. Featuring extensive, incisive interviews with family members, academics, directors and actors, including Shivaun O'Casey, Prof Charles Barr, and Peter Sheridan, it tells the story of how these two iconic figures met and the legacy of the film.
The film traces Connolly’s life from his childhood in the appalling squalor of the Cowgate slums in Edinburgh to the tragedy of his execution in Kilmainham in May 1916. James Connolly – A Working Class Hero is the fullest account of a man who worked single-mindedly for a decent, just and free life for workers everywhere. The film includes musical contributions from Christy Moore, Andy Irvine, Adrian Dunbar, Paul Cleary and Jimmy Kelly. International film-star Colm Meaney reads from Connolly’s work and letters.
