SummaryA documentary about 19-year-old Irish boxer Francis Barrett who as a member of the "Travellers" a small, rootless, and often poor subclass of caravaners derisively known as "Irish Gypsies," is determined to gain respect for himself and his family by training and representing Ireland in the 1996 Olympic Summer Games in Atlanta.
Directed By:Liam McGrath
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Generally Favorable
71% Positive
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29% Mixed
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Refreshingly gritty and hard-nosed.
75
There's an engagingly homegrown quality to much of the footage.
70
Warm and appealing, but there clearly was a far more informative and comprehensive film to be made of the life and world of Francis Barrett.
70
The small-town Irish feel of the movie is infectious, and McGrath uncovers some great supporting players.
63
Less a complete story than a work-in-progress.
50
Does not offer much in the way of exciting boxing footage.
40
Be forewarned: The rural Irish accents may be incomprehensible to viewers who aren't accustomed to them.
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Production Company:
- Bord Scannán na hÉireann / The Irish Film Board
- Channel Four Films
- Treasure
- Treasure Entertainment
Release Date:Apr 7, 2000
Duration:1 h 17 m
Awards
Irish Film and Television Awards
• 1 Nomination
