Our Boys
1981, English. Directed by Cathal Black.
Mixing classroom dramatization with documentary material, interviews with former students who recall barbaric punishments in the name of learning, and a 1932 newsreel of a triumphant Catholic congress in Dublin, this piece poses a challenging and controversial exploration of the Christian Brothers' education system in the 50s.
- Runtime
- 0h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 January 1981
- Country
- Ireland
- Written by
- Dermot Healy
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Our Boys runs 42 minutes (0h 42m).
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Who directed Our Boys?
Our Boys (1981) was directed by Cathal Black and stars Archie O'Sullivan, Mick Lally, Noel O'Donovan.