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Born That Way

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A cinematic chronicle of the life of 'social artist' Patrick Lydon, a man of extraordinary vision, energy and effectiveness. At its center is the beautiful love story of a heroic couple and the community around them.

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Donald Clarke Irish Times 6d
5/5
The edit moves seamlessly from biography to a discussion of rights often denied children with exceptional needs. "Their issues are not health issues," Lydon says. "They are who they are." Go to Full Review Ann Marie Hourihane Irish Independent 6d
The film raises serious questions about how we want people with disabilities – or maybe just people – to be treated by our authorities and our health and welfare systems. Go to Full Review Mutale Kampuni Film Ireland Magazine Nov 22
Poignantly drawing from memories, photographic mementoes and archival material, this inspirational story of humility and love of community is woven. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Eamon Little

Director

Adrian McCarthy

Producer

Keith Walsh

Cinematographer

Eamon Little

Cinematographer

Matthew Kirrane

Cinematographer

Keith Walsh

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Movie Info

Synopsis A cinematic chronicle of the life of 'social artist' Patrick Lydon, a man of extraordinary vision, energy and effectiveness. At its center is the beautiful love story of a heroic couple and the community around them.
Director
Eamon Little
Producer
Adrian McCarthy
Production Co
Curious Dog Films
Genre
Biography, Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 38m