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Niall McKay

Irish Screen America 2017

By Adam Farley, Deputy Editor
October / November 2017

October 1, 2017 by Leave a Comment

Acclaimed Irish Director Jim Sheridan was on hand in New York in September for the NYC premiere of his new film The Secret Scripture, based on the Sebastian Barry novel of the same name, and starring Rooney Mara. The film was part of the 2017 Irish Screen America film series. The annual Irish filmmakers showcase takes place every September in Los Angeles and New York City. “We … [Read more...] about Irish Screen America 2017

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