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    Song for a Raggy Boy

    2003 · Drama · 1h 38m

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  1. Song for a Raggy Boy. Song for a Raggy Boy is an 2003 Irish historical drama film directed by Aisling Walsh. It is based on the book of the same name by Patrick Galvin and is based on true events.

  2. Aug 22, 2003 · Song for a Raggy Boy: Directed by Aisling Walsh. With Aidan Quinn, Iain Glen, Marc Warren, Dudley Sutton. The true story of a single teacher's courage to stand up against an untouchable prefect's sadistic disciplinary regime and other abuse in a Catholic Reformatory and Industrial School in 1939 Ireland.

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    • Drama, History
    • Aisling Walsh
    • 2003-08-22
  3. Apr 19, 2023 · Yes, ‘Song for a Raggy Boy’ is based on a true story. It is an adaptation of Patrick Galvin’s eponymous novel, which is based on the author’s own experience as a teacher at a reformatory school in Ireland. The story serves as a reminder of the importance of education and the transformative power it can have in the lives of those who are ...

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  5. Slowly even class rebel Liam Mercier is turned around, trough his gift for literature. After Franklin dares stop the sadist's penny-weighted strap severely striking 'sinful scum' for a futility, the whole dorm is treated to an icy night outdoors, arms outstretched wearing only shorts. Brother Mac's mind may mean to educate well, his flesh is ...

  6. Rent Song for a Raggy Boy on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, or buy it on Fandango at Home, Prime Video. In 1939 Ireland a new teacher (Aidan Quinn) clashes with a disciplinarian (Iain Glen) at a ...

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    • Aidan Quinn
    • Aisling Walsh
    • Lolafilms S.A.
  7. Jan 1, 2000 · Dramatising the abuse of youngsters by the Irish Catholic Church, Song For A Raggy Boy is bound to be compared with The Magdalene Sisters.Where Peter Mullan’s controversial and celebrated film ...

  8. Feb 2, 2003 · Song For A Raggy Boy. Director Aisling Walsh for the most part brings an admirably even-handed approach to brutal material in "Song For a Raggy Boy," adapted from Cork writer Patrick Galvin's ...

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