Our Boys
1981 0h 42mDir. Cathal Black
Drama
Overview
Mixing classroom dramatization with documentary material, interviews with former students who recall barbaric punishments in the name of learning, and a 1932 newsreel of a triumphant Catholic congress in Dublin, this piece poses a challenging and controversial exploration of the Christian Brothers' education system in the 50s.
Cast & Crew
A
Archie O'Sullivan
Brother
Mick Lally
Brother
Noel O'Donovan
Brother
Ciarán Hinds
Brother
Vinnie McCabe
Brother
S
Séamus Ellis
Brother
G
George Keegan
Brother
P
Paul Bennett
Brother
B
Brendan Ellis
Politician
J
Jimmy Brennan
Politician
D
Dermot Healy
Politician
D
Dermot Lynskey
Priest
Johnny Murphy
Van Driver
C
Charlie Roberts
Surveyor
L
Liam Stack
Surveyor
Tom Jordan
Father
A
Anne O'Connor
Mother