New Irish Shorts Program 2

Sunday, March 25, 2018
12:30 PM | Somerville Theatre 1
 (81 min)

Amy
2017/Ireland (6 min 43 sec)
Director: Leah Morgan

In this intimate portrait, Amy shares her story in her own words. Despite losing her mother at a young age and battling with Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Amy maintains an inspiring zest for life. Her story is one of fortitude and strength.
>> Facebook.com/AmyShortDoc

Tit for Tatt
2017/Ireland (24 min 22 sec)
Director: Mairéad Ní Thréinir

Tit for Tatt follows the experiences of two breast cancer survivors who were inspired to mark their battles by getting tattoos on their surgery scars.
>> www.belowtheradar.tv
>> Facebook.com/BelowTheRadarTV
>> Twitter.com/RaidyTrain
>> Trailer

Up the Mountain
2017/Ireland (12 min 32 sec)
Director: Donal Moloney

Eddie lost his wife 20 years ago. A broken heart and depression followed. His love of horses and family eventually got him through the difficult times. His biggest day of the year is now 'The Ballinasloe Horse Fair'.
>> donalmoloney.com
>> Facebook.com/DonalMoloneyPhotography
>> Twitter.com/karaokejogger

Throwline
2017/Ireland (14 min)
Director: Mia Mallarkey

A group of taxi drivers in Kilkenny, Ireland, join together to form a suicide prevention group. Uniquely positioned to patrol the night, the drivers keep vigil over the city's streets and bridges and offer help to those who feel forlorn.

You're Not a Man at All
2017/Ireland (10 min)
Director: Padraig Conaty

A talent competition in the local village gives a bachelor farmer the chance to reveal a secret.

No Irish Need Apply
2017/Ireland (6 min, 54 sec)
Director: William Fitzpatrick

A short film depicting anti Irish bigotry in Boston's daily newspapers in the 1880's and 1890's.

Director William Fitzpatrick in person!

Ticket price: $12.00