Young Plato(2022)

1h 42m
- Documentary

Release Date: Sep 23, 2022 | Limited

School headmaster Kevin McArevey tries to change the fortunes of an inner-city Irish community plagued by urban decay, sectarian aggression, poverty and drugs.

Official Website

Note: Distributed by Soilsu Films

Current Showtimes

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Wed Jul 8
Thu Jul 9
Fri Jul 10
Sat Jul 11
Sun Jul 12
Mon Jul 13
Tue Jul 14

Director & Top Cast

Declan McGrath
Director

Neasa Ní Chianáin
Director

Kevin McArevey
Self

Jan-Marie Reel
Self

Other Details

Country of Origin: Ireland,Belgium,France

Language: English

Summaries

Storyline

An observational documentary set in post-conflict Belfast's Ardoyne, where a marginalized, working class community has for generations been plagued by poverty, drugs and guns. This film charts the dream of Headmaster Kevin McArevey and his dedicated, visionary team illustrating how critical thinking and pastoral care can empower and encourage children to see beyond the boundaries and limitations of their own community. We see how philosophy encourages young boys to question the mythologies of war and of violence, and sometimes challenge the narratives their parents, peers and socio-economic group would dictate.