James Connolly: A Working Class Hero (2010)
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.
Director: Brian O’Flaherty
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: January 1, 2010
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is James Connolly: A Working Class Hero about?
- 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.
- Who directed James Connolly: A Working Class Hero?
- James Connolly: A Working Class Hero was directed by Brian O’Flaherty.
- How long is James Connolly: A Working Class Hero?
- James Connolly: A Working Class Hero has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is James Connolly: A Working Class Hero?
- James Connolly: A Working Class Hero is a Documentary film.