Kicking with Both Feet

Details

Location

Ballymcnab, Belfast

Year

1993

Date

Length

38min 45sec

Audio

sound

Format

Betacam SP

colour

Source

Cahal McLaughlin

Courtesy

Cahal McLaughlin

Rights Holder

Cahal McLaughlin, Frank Martin

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Description

Kicking with Both Feet by Cahal McLaughlin explores the power of sport in a divided community. Throughout the Troubles, sports provided an outlet for every generation across the country, offering an escape from the pervasive tensions of everyday life. The title plays on the wry Northern Irish joke that "Protestants kick with the right foot and Catholics with the left." McLaughlin examines how sport has historically been used to foster division in Northern Ireland since the outbreak of the Troubles and highlights ongoing efforts to break down stereotypes and misconceptions about sports at the end of the twentieth century.

Featuring extensive interviews with coaches, organizers, and community workers from across Northern Ireland, this documentary delves deep into topics such as women in sport, social class, community identity, and the enduring inspiration sport provides to people living through difficult times. Notable interviews include Harry Robinson of Albert Foundry Boxing Club, equestrian trainer Liz Pottie, and camogie coach Sally McCone.

Credits

Lighting Camerawoman – Deirdre Noonan

Sound Recordists – Mark Alexander; Jackie Crawford

Editor – Frank Martin

Camera Assistant – Martin Kennedy

Additional Crew – Peter Millar; Simon Wood; Patrick McLaughlin

Online Edit – Sheila Friel; Greg Darby

Narrator – Lalor Roddy

Music – Peter McKinney

Produced by Cahal McLaughlin

Directed by Cahal McLaughlin & Frank Martin

A Starry Eyes Production

With thanks to Cultural Traditions Group & Bord Scannán na hÉireann

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