New short film inspired by Katriona O’Sullivan’s memoirA university lecturer who “survived poverty and trauma” in her life, says it’s important that stories like hers are told. Katriona O’Sullivan, now a lecturer in Maynooth, released a memoir last year, called Poor, which has inspired a new short film by Joe McGucken. The authenticity of the process was something I just felt like I really wanted to be part of. “I think it’s important to show that, whether it’s through my book or through film, I think it’s an important thing to highlight,” she added. “In some senses, I felt like I had a responsibility to tell my story and say there’s so much talent in poor communities.

Source: Irish Independent October 18, 2024 21:58 UTC