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Jimmy's Hall is a 2014 drama film directed by Ken Loach. The film tells the story of the deportation to the United States in 1933 of Irish Communist Jimmy Gralton, who led the Revolutionary Workers' Group, a precursor of the Communist Party of Ireland, in County Leitrim.
May 30, 2014 · Jimmy's Hall: Directed by Ken Loach. With Barry Ward, Francis Magee, Aileen Henry, Simone Kirby. During the Depression, Jimmy Gralton returns home to Ireland after ten years of exile in America.
- (7K)
- Biography, Drama, History
- Ken Loach
- 2014-05-30
Jul 3, 2015 · A realist portrait of a community organizer who reopens a meeting hall in 1930s Ireland, facing state and religious oppression. The film is based on a true story, but soft-sells the political views of the main character, Jimmy Gralton, a former Stalinist.
As Ken Loach’s movie about the only Irishman deported from Ireland hits the big screen, Steve Cummins delves into the true story behind Jimmy’s Hall.
Apr 3, 2014 · Jimmy's Hall - Official Trailer - HD. eOne UK. 70.5K subscribers. Subscribed. 151. 74K views 9 years ago. IN CINEMAS MAY 30 ...more.
- 2 min
- 75.7K
- eOne UK
During the Depression, Jimmy Gralton returns home to Ireland after ten years of exile in America. Seeing the levels of poverty and oppression, the activist in him reawakens and he looks to re-open the dance hall that led to his deportation.
In 1930s Ireland, political activist Jimmy Gralton (Barry Ward) faces deportation for running a community hall for the arts.
- (102)
- History, Drama
- PG-13
