Song of Granite

– The life story of traditional Irish folk singer Joe Heaney, who is estimated to have recorded in exc..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.60 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 44 Minutes
Release Year:
2017
Song of Granite (2017)

The life story of traditional Irish folk singer Joe Heaney, who is estimated to have recorded in excess of 500 traditional Irish sean nós ('old style') songs. Heaney moved from Ireland to the UK, and then on to New York City, where he settled shortly after performing at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965.

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Release Date:

15 Nov 2017

Language:

Irish, English

Director:

Pat Collins

Writer:

Pat Collins, Eoghan Mac Giolla Bhríde, Sharon Whooley

Main Actors:

Michael O'Chonfhlaola, Macdara Ó Fátharta, Jaren Cerf, Pól Ó Ceannabháin

Plot:

Acclaimed filmmaker Pat Collins brings the dramatic life story of legendary seannós singer Joe Heaney to the screen in THE SONG IN GRANITE, an audacious exploration of the man and his music...

Awards:

1 win & 2 nominations.

Gross profit:

$4,230

Production:

Marcie Films Limited

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
84%
Metacritic:
68%