James Connolly: A Working Class Hero

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James Connolly: A Working Class Hero (2010)

Directed by Brian O’Flaherty

Documentary · 1h 42m

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.

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Crew

Director
Brian O’Flaherty

Details

Release date
2010-01-01
Runtime
1h 42m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English