Screening Events
The Spirit of '58
with Peter McParland
July 22, 2022 - 7PM
Spirit of '58 tells the story of how Northern Irish football came of age under the management of Peter Doherty, and the team's journey from also-rans to being two games away from the World Cup final of 1958. Including interviews with all the surviving players, the movie finally tells the full story of Northern Ireland's greatest ever team. A gripping rollercoaster of a story that will thrill football and sports fans.
PETER MCPARLAND IN ATTENDANCE.
FILMMAKER IN ATTENDANCE. FOLLOWED BY Q&A.
FOOTBALL SHIRT EXHIBITION BEFORE.
Why Are There No Openly Gay Footballers?
July 23, 2022 - 11AM
Being gay in the game has always had it's stories, conspiracies and arguably - controversies. Born in Colombia to traditionally strict parents, filmmaker John Reavey follows Alex, a 22-year-old from London, finding out his story about what it means for him to be gay and play football today. Exploring how this isn't just an issue for someone like Alex, and how a club can bring people together to help enjoy the game - and also change lives.
FILMMAKER IN ATTENDANCE. FOLLOWED BY Q&A.
The Play-Off Newry City AFC
July 23, 2022 - 5PM
Relive the two games that completed the journey of four promotions in five years as Newry City AFC returned to the Irish Premiership. This documentary features interviews with players, the manager and fans as they remember the two legs of the play-off against Carrick Rangers.
PRODUCERS IN ATTENDANCE. MANAGER IN ATTENDANCE. FOLLOWED BY Q&A.
Finding Jack Charlton
Screening TBC
The story of football legend Jack Charlton, which looks at his special relationship with Ireland, his complicated relationship with brother Sir Bobby Charlton, and his final battle with dementia.
The Football Monologues
July 24, 2022 - 1PM
THE FOOTBALL MONOLOGUES is an absorbing, funny and poignant look at life across the playing fields and terraces. Writer, producer and director Greg Cruttwell's film tells the stories of seven different people living in and around the beautiful game.
The Three Kings
July 24, 2022 - 4PM
Rising from industrial cities, Matt Busby, Bill Shankly and Jock Stein each became legendary football managers. Winning over the hearts of the fans, explore how they changed the face of the game.
I Believe In Miracles
July 24, 2022 - 7PM
The film tells the story of football club Nottingham Forest's rise, under Brian Clough and Peter Taylor, to becoming English champions in 1978 and European champions in 1979 and 1980. The film features documentary footage of matches and interviews with many of the former Forest players who played at the time.