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BORN THAT WAY

    • Director

      EAMON LITTLE

  • Category

    Documentary

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★★★★★ 'A moving, beautiful documentary about a gentle Irish hero' – The Irish Times

In a small wooden house in County Kilkenny, Patrick Lydon’s life is ebbing away. Throughout his final year he reflects on an extraordinary life that took him from a budding career in rock journalism in America to trailblazing in Ireland with his wife, Gladys, the development of the radically inclusive Camphill Movement, sharing life in community with people of diverse needs, abilities, and backgrounds. Patrick’s story calls forth the story of Camphill itself and articulates an approach to life that struggles for survival in today’s consumerist climate. At a time when the world is in need of inspiration, Patrick and Gladys’ story is just the ticket. Through family involvement with Camphill, director Éamon Little (co-writer of That They May Face the Rising Sun) was a long-time friend of Patrick’s. Given intimate access, this tender, provocative love story celebrates community, disability, inclusion and otherness.

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