Irish revolutionary Bobby Sands is probably best known in the contemporary context of Michael Fassbender‘s performance as the activist in Steve McQueen‘s terrific “Hunger.” But Sands’ story is so much more, and “Bobby Sands: 66 Days,” making its North American Premiere at Doc NYC today, offers another window into his life.
Directed by Brendan Byrne, the film centers on Sands’ 66 day hunger strike that would forever change the course of Irish and English history, as he battled for himself and his fellow inmates to be recognized as political prisoners.
Continue reading Doc NYC Exclusive: The Iconic Irish Revolutionary Transitions From Soldier To Artist In Clip From ‘Bobby Sands: 66 Days’ at The Playlist.
Directed by Brendan Byrne, the film centers on Sands’ 66 day hunger strike that would forever change the course of Irish and English history, as he battled for himself and his fellow inmates to be recognized as political prisoners.
Continue reading Doc NYC Exclusive: The Iconic Irish Revolutionary Transitions From Soldier To Artist In Clip From ‘Bobby Sands: 66 Days’ at The Playlist.
- 11/11/2016
- by Edward Davis
- The Playlist
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