Brian Friel: Shy Man, Showman

The playwright Brian Friel stands among the giants of Irish literature. Those closest to him along with stars such as Sineád Cusack, Stephen Rea and Liam Neeson examine the man who transformed Irish theatre in the 20th century.

Starring:

Sinéad Cusack, Joe Dowling, Anna Healy Dow

Genre:

Documentary, Biography

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