Shorts: Under Pressure

Documentary Program: This collection of short films presents debut works and bold voices, exploring the past and the present. From a former child soldier to a sumo wrestler in Japan. From an immigrant spinning creative stories for the folks back home to personal stories from Palestine these films remind us of the need to not only remember but to tell others so we don’t forget. Films in the program can include mature themes/adult content. Viewer discretion is advised.

 


 

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Beyond the Finish Line

Director: Mark O’Toole

A team of runners embark on a life-changing journey to Ethiopia. What starts out as a joyous journey of discovery ends with a gut punch of reality. 🎥 View Trailer

 


 

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Gael Force 

Director: Tara Hegarty

In 1999, Irish national broadcaster RTÉ announced that its weather forecasters, would be replaced by attractive young television presenters.

But the people of Ireland had something to say about that. 🎥 View Trailer

 


 

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The Art of Resistance

Director: Bonnie Boyle

Palestinians and Irish people come together to explore shared histories of resistance , identity and survival.

 


 

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Childhood

Director: Cian Geoghegan

A former child soldier living in Ireland reckons with his trauma, as his son reaches the age at which he was first captured. 🎥 View Trailer

 


 

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The Man Who Built the Waldorf Astoria

Director: Paul Cooke

Exiled to New York after the Irish Civil War, a Mayo man writes home, shaping a story of success that blurs the line between survival and myth. 🎥 View Trailer

 


 

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John Dunning Big in Japan

John Dunning: Big in Japan

Director: Nicky Larkin

The story of an Irishman who went to Japan and became sumo wrestler. 🎥 View Trailer

 


 


In-Person

AMC NewCity Theater Screen #2

Feb 28

Credits

Director(s):

Various

Writer(s):

Various

Cast:

Various