Ballymun Lullaby now available to purchase on DVD
Ballymun Lullaby, the surprise hit of the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival 2011 and a critical and popular success after both its Irish cinema release and broadcast on RTÉ One, will be available to purchase from today Wednesday December 5th – just in time for Christmas. The film will be on sale at Tower Records, the Irish Film Institute, and on the film’s website www.ballymunlullabythefilm.com
This emotive story, directed by Frank Berry, about an inspirational music initiative in Ballymun has connected with audiences all over the world, such as the Toronto International Film Festival’s youth strand TIFF Kids, New York’s primary documentary festival DOC NYC, as well as a prestigious screening at the Director’s Guild of America theatre in Los Angeles. The documentary was the winner of the Directors Guild of America’s 'Directors Finders Award’ 2011.
“One of those rare documentaries for which the term warm-hearted was invented”. Irish Times TV Review
“Uplifting, full of hope, moving and beautifully made”. RTÉ Ten
”Stirring, inspiring, insightful, it just blew me away”. Gareth O’Callaghan, Classic Hits 4fm
“If anyone had felt minded to hand out a prize for the most enthusiastically received picture, Ballymun Lullaby would have been a hands-down winner” The Irish Times, Dublin Film Festival
You can watch the trailer here
http://player.vimeo.com/video/28343270?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0
More about Ballymun Lullaby:
Ballymun Flats, the Republic of Ireland's only high-rise community was created in the 1960s to solve a housing crisis in Dublin. Since then, social and economic issues associated with the area have led to prejudice against its residents, many of whom have been forced out of their homes due to redevelopment. Yet the community's sense of hope and perseverance shines, as seen in this inspiring documentary following music teacher Ron Cooney and the kids of the Ballymun Music Programme through the creation of a choral and orchestral collection of music. While the film focuses on the incredible talent behind the project, it also gives us a glimpse into the lives of these young artists who have learned to overcome the limitations imposed by others.