Movie Details
Original Language:English
James Connolly A Working Class Hero
DirectorBrian O’Flaherty
1 hr 42 minDocumentary
Plot
The film traces Connollys 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 singlemindedly 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 filmstar Colm Meaney reads from Connollys work and letters
