Bealtaine Film Festival: My Left Foot

Film: My left Foot

Director:            Jim Sheridan

(1989 ) 93 MINS, Cert-15,

Starring:            Daniel Day-Lewis, Brenda Fricker, Ray McNally, Cyril Cusack, Fiona Shaw.

Christy Brown is born with cerebral palsy to a large, poor Dublin family. His mother, Mrs. Brown, recognizes the intelligence and humanity in the lad. Eventually, Christy matures into a cantankerous artist who uses his dexterous left foot to write and paint.

Nominated in 1990 for 5 Oscar awards including Best Picture. Won 2 Oscars. Daniel Day-Lewis (Best Actor) & Brenda Fricker ( Best Supporting Actress)

Bealtaine Festival Film.  No admission charge.  Complementary Tea and Coffee available from 7.30pm onwards: Sponsored by Kenmare Community Care of Taobhlinn.

Trailer Clip:  https://www.imdb.com/video/vi3500998937/?ref_=ttvg_vi_2