Black '47 The Movie Reviewed | The Great Famine XXV

This week see the release of the first major movie set during the Great Famine. Starring James Frecheville, Stephen Rae, Jim Broadbent & Hugo Weaving Black '47 is one of the most eagerly awaited Irish films of 2018. Last Wednesday I got a sneak preview of the movie and in this podcast I review Black '47. Last Wednesday I got a sneak preview of the movie and in this podcast I review Black '47. What is the movie like? Is it true to history? Does it pass the Bechdal test? It goes on general release in Ireland today (Wednesday 5th) and in the US & UK at the end of September. This is another review by John Dorney mentioned in the podcast www.theirishstory.com/2018/08/21/fil…view-black-47/ This episode is brought to you by www.irishNewspaperArchives.com/podcast As a listener to the show you can get 30% off monthly or yearly subscriptions by using the Coupon Code Pod30 at www.irishNewspaperArchives.com/podcast For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy