Song of Granite (2017)

5.9/10 104 min Drama

Overview

The life story of traditional Irish folk singer Joe Heaney, who is estimated to have recorded in excess of 500 traditional Irish sean nós ('old style') songs. Heaney moved from Ireland to the UK, and then on to New York City, where he settled shortly after performing at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965.

Cast

Macdara Ó Fátharta

Joe (60s)

Colm Seoighe

Young Joe

Kate Nic Chonaonaigh

Maire

Peadar Cox

Darach

Marcelo Arroyo

Mario

David Ryan

English Music Journalist

Olga Wehrly

Mary Heaney

Bríd Ní Neachtain

Teacher

Derek Carroll

Bar Crowd (uncredited)

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