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Ballymun Lullaby

  • 15-12-2011 5:15pm
    #1
    Andre80Johnson
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    One of the most inspirational documentaries I've seen this year. The film is being released tomorrow in the IFI and Cineworld. Directed by Frank Berry, tells a tale of Ron Cooney and his music programme in Ballymun. Each character brings a wonderful insight on Ballymun, and music.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9EB1_93RZ8


    IMDB - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1847549/
    Music teacher Ron Cooney has been working in the Republic of Ireland's only high-rise housing estate for fifteen years. During this time he has seen the area undergo a dramatic transformation, including the demolition of six of it's seven tower blocks. The young people of Ballymun have had an extraordinary experience, and Ron sets out to produce a collection of music that gives voice to their story. Working with composer Daragh O'Toole, Ron's ambition is to create a 'world class' collection of music for his talented students to play and write lyrics for. This music will challenge the negative views many still hold of the area - views that have the potential to hold his students back, and undermine the aims of the Ballymun Music Programme. The music that is produced attracts the attention of the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, and is soon recorded by them in a unique collaboration with the students
    Not many Irish films stand out to me, but this connected with me straightway. So you get the chance to watch it, do so. You will witness an a amazing story.


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