Our Boys (1981)

Our Boys (1981)

1981-01-01 Ireland 42 Min. PG-13
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Overview

Mixing classroom dramatization with documentary material, interviews with former students who recall barbaric punishments in the name of learning, and a 1932 newsreel of a triumphant Catholic congress in Dublin, this piece poses a challenging and controversial exploration of the Christian Brothers' education system in the 50s.

Cast

Mick Lally is Brother
Brother
Ciarán Hinds is Brother
Vinnie McCabe is Brother
Séamus Ellis is Brother
George Keegan is Brother
Paul Bennett is Brother
Brendan Ellis is Politician
Politician
Jimmy Brennan is Politician
Politician
Dermot Healy is Politician
Politician