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Gerry Adams – A Ballymurphy Man

    • Director

      Trisha Ziff

    • Credits

      Producers:
      Ross McDonnell,
      Trisha Ziff

      Writer:
      Trisha Ziff

    • Principal Cast

      Gerry Adams

  • Category

    Documentary

Gerry Adams first met Englishwoman Trisha Ziff, a community activist and founder of the “Camerawork Derry” workshop, at the height of the Northern Ireland conflict in 1981, remaining in contact for over forty years. This film weaves together interviews recorded over five years with layers of photographs and moving images, many not seen before. Hear Adams’ uncensored perspectives on the conflict, a life spanning war and transition to peace, and an ongoing campaign towards Irish unity.

World and Ireland premiere: Galway Film Fleadh 2025

117 minutes, Mexico, 2025, Colour


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