Tuesday 10 April 2007

Brad Gann's 'Black Irish' (2006) Screens Next Week at Newport, California Film Fest



Black Irish's World Premier was at the Hampton's International Film Fest, and then on to a warm reception at the Boston International Film Fest, and next week, as the California sun sets . . .

Plot Summary:

Sixteen-year-old Cole McKay's struggle for independence is put to the test as his South Boston Irish-Catholic family implodes around him. Older brother Terry is descending into a life of drugs and crime. Pregnant sister Kathleen is being sent away to cover the shame of unwed motherhood and Cole's father, Desmond, spends his days in a fog of alcohol and self-pity.

The one thing keeping young Cole's head above water is his love of baseball. A talented pitcher, Cole overcomes his self-doubt and family indifference to play in the state championships. Along the way, he must make a life and death decision, which will change the McKay family forever.

DIRECTOR: Brad Gann
CAST: Brendan Gleeson, Emily Vancamp, Melissa Leo, Michael Angarano, Michael Rispoli, Tom Guiry
PRODUCERS: Brad Gann, Jeffrey Orenstein, J. Todd Harris, Kelly Crean, Mark Donadio
cinematographer: Michael Fimognari
screenwriter: Brad Gann
editor: Andrea Bottigliero


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