Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Bernadette: Notes on a Political Journey

Director Lelia Doolan reflects on the making of Bernadette: Notes on a Political Journey

I hadn't thought beyond getting the film finished. 
I hoped that it might give courage to new generations. There were times when Bernadette's prophecy: "It will be found under the bed when we're gone" seemed a definite possibility. She would also ask inconvenient questions like -- "what's the shape of this film?" when I'd still be moseying around in the dark under mountains of archive material asking myself the same question. 

Bernadette McAliskey

We were a small band: herself and myself, Joe Comerford, Gordon Bruic – in vigorous and convivial altercation and debate. Further along the way, Deirdre McAliskey, Deirdre Learmont, Hugh Doolan and a small army of generous-minded pals pushed us along.  
When the pieces were finally quilted together, we sat down together at the Galway Film Fleadh and took a long breath.



The documentary has been on the move since then – to London, to Glasgow and a great human rights gathering there; to Cork, and now for this welcome short run at the IFI before it travels to the north and further afield. 
It seems to have a reviving effect on people’s spirits so far…
So good.

Lelia Doolan
Director of Bernadette: Notes on a Political Journey

Bernadette: Notes on a Political Journey runs exclusively at the IFI from November 18th - 24th. 
For more information & bookings, please visit our website [here]

5 comments:

  1. is this available on dvd from anywhere?

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  2. I missed this at the Irish Film Festival in Boston. Where else is it showing? Or is it coming out on DVD?

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  3. I'd give anything to see this film. DVD anywhere?? U.S. screenings????

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  4. How do you buy IT? Can find it anywhere!

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