David Keenan - Words on Canvas (2025)

500 days in the life of a true troubadour

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Four years after the breakthrough success of his debut album, Beginner's Guide to Bravery, Dundalk songwriter, musician, and composer David Keenan is at a crossroads. After touring extensively and building a reputation as one of Ireland's leading live performers, he returns to the studio to record new music. "Anger is easy to portray, it's the hurt that's hard", he says as we explore his wordsmithing over the course of 500 days.

Director: Paddy Hayes
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 70 min
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Country: Ireland
Language: English, Gaeilge
Original Language: ga

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What is David Keenan - Words on Canvas about?
Four years after the breakthrough success of his debut album, Beginner's Guide to Bravery, Dundalk songwriter, musician, and composer David Keenan is at a crossroads. After touring extensively and building a reputation as one of Ireland's leading live performers, he returns to the studio to record new music. "Anger is easy to portray, it's the hurt that's hard", he says as we explore his wordsmithing over the course of 500 days.
Who directed David Keenan - Words on Canvas?
David Keenan - Words on Canvas was directed by Paddy Hayes.
Who stars in David Keenan - Words on Canvas?
David Keenan - Words on Canvas stars David Keenan.
How long is David Keenan - Words on Canvas?
David Keenan - Words on Canvas has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
What genre is David Keenan - Words on Canvas?
David Keenan - Words on Canvas is a Documentary, Music film.
Where was David Keenan - Words on Canvas produced?
David Keenan - Words on Canvas was produced in Ireland.