A Mother Brings Her Son to Be Shot

Sep 14 2018 N/A 1h 24m
Documentary

Five years in the making, this brave and level-headed documentary exposes paramilitary activity in present day Northern Ireland during a supposed time of peace.

Plot

One night, Majella O'Donnell took her teen-age son Philly to be shot in both legs. Majella, Philly and his shooters all live within an extraordinary community in Derry, Northern Ireland. 'The Troubles' officially ended in 1998, but this community is still at war. They do not accept the government or police. All this happens within the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom. How do you bring your son to be shot? What happens afterwards? How does family life continue? How does a community respond? When do wars really end? For five years, Sinéad O'Shea has filmed this shocking portrait of a post-conflict society.

Written by

Sinéad O'Shea

Directed by

Sinéad O'Shea

Cast

N/A

Production Countries

Ireland

Production Companies

Blinder Films, Spring Films

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
104
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA