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Touring Blue Mountains, Sydney, Mudgee, Bathurst, Newcastl May-July 2014 
Irish
Poet Charles Wolfe’s words ‘Brightly Smile and Sweetly Sing’ epitomize
the perseverance of the Irish culture as storytellers, artists and
optimists despite historical hardship and oppression. This
programme of rare films, living culture and unknown tales never before
screened in Australia covers the fascinating history, culture and
poetry of Ireland. The programme includes the extraordinary unknown
story of African American slave Frederick Douglass and his escape to
Ireland in 1844 that fortified his spirit in his fight to end
slavery. Presented by guest speaker American actor Don Battee
(The Sapphires, The Matrix, X-Men Wolverine). Other films include
the remarkable work of The Book of Kells from the Middle Ages as well
as a portrait of contemporary poet Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill who
writes her haunting and other-worldly poems in Irish. There will be short but informative background talks into Irish
history and culture. This is a unique programme showing as a once
only Special Event in the Blue Mountains with afternoon tea provided and
open to all ages.
Premieres Sunday 11th May - 1pm-4.30pm
(Blue Mountains)
Lawson Hall (Mechanics' Institute)
284 Great Western Hwy, Lawson 2783
Tickets $25 Book by Phone 0466 391 146 or
book via internet with community booking service
www.trybooking.com/EUNA
Presented
with the Assistance of the Irish Film Institute,
IFI
International/Irish Film Institute, Arts Council and Culture Ireland
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