The read
It runs a compact 42m.
Synopsis
Mixing classroom dramatization with documentary material, interviews with former students who recall barbaric punishments in the name of learning, and a 1932 newsreel of a triumphant Catholic congress in Dublin, this piece poses a challenging and controversial exploration of the Christian Brothers' education system in the 50s.
Ratings
IMDb6.3/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Dermot HealyWriter
- Cathal BlackDirector
Cast
- Archie O'SullivanBrother
- Mick LallyBrother
- Noel O'DonovanBrother
- Ciarán HindsBrother
- Vinnie McCabeBrother
- Séamus EllisBrother
- George KeeganBrother
- Paul BennettBrother
- Brendan EllisPolitician
- Jimmy BrennanPolitician
- Dermot HealyPolitician
- Dermot LynskeyPriest
Stills
Themes
dublin, irelandindependent film