James Connolly - A Working Class Hero Review
James Connolly - A Working Class Hero Feature
- james connolly
- irish history
- christy moore
- colm meany
James connolly a working class hero is a comprehensive documentary on the life of james connolly. The film traces connollys life from his childhood in the appaling squalor of the cowgate slums in edinburugh to the tragedy of his execution in kilmainham in 1916. This documentary is the fullest account of a man who worked single mindedly for a decent, just and free life for workers everywhere. It reveals how connolly was unique among his comrades, a self taught scholar, a socialist, a marxist and the outstanding labour leader of ireland. Contributors invlude Eamon Gilmore, Fintan o Toole, Francis devine, Ross Connolly. Owen dudley edwards, Professor fergus a DÀrcy and dick spring among others.
This documentary includes musical contributions from christy moore, And Irvine, Adrian Dunbar, Paul Cleary and Jimmy Kelly.
International film star com meaney reads from connollys works and letters. James connolly a working class hero places a spotlight on connolly the person, his family life, his struggles, his disappointments as well as his politics. This Documentary offers a major contribution to irish and international labour history.
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