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Young Plato

Play trailer 2:23 Poster for Young Plato Released Sep 23, 2022 1h 42m Documentary Play Trailer Watchlist
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An inspiring documentary from the filmmakers of School Life, YOUNG PLATO charts the dream of Elvis-loving school headmaster Kevin McArevey -- a maverick who is determined to change the fortunes of an inner-city community plagued by urban decay, sectarian aggression, poverty and drugs. The all-boys primary school in post-conflict Belfast, Northern Ireland, becomes a hot house for questioning violence, as the headmaster sends his young wards home each day armed with the wisdom of the ancient Greek philosophers. The boys challenge their parents and neighbors to forsake the prejudice that has kept this low-level civil war on the boil for decades. YOUNG PLATO hums with the confidence of youth, a tribute to the power of the possible.

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Tim Cogshell FilmWeek (LAist) This is just wonderful... I love this movie. Oct 14, 2022 Full Review Michael O'Sullivan Washington Post “Young Plato” is a fascinating, sometimes funny and often touching film. It’s easy to see why the directors were drawn to McArevey and his school. Rated: 3/4 Sep 28, 2022 Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian A very engaging film. Rated: 4/5 Mar 8, 2022 Full Review Ally Ham Video Librarian Magazine Set in the Ardoyne district in Belfast, Northern Ireland against the historical backdrop of the 2001 Holy Cross dispute... Young Plato grounds us in this tense sociopolitical context, peeling back the layers of hate and prejudice these boys face every day Aug 6, 2024 Full Review Tina Kakadelis Beyond the Cinerama Dome Young Plato isn’t flashy. There are no fanciful edits or infographics to get the point across. In many ways, the documentary mirrors its main subject. “It’s caring philosophy. Everyone’s opinion matters,” Principal McArevey tries to drive home. Jul 24, 2023 Full Review Al Alexander The Patriot Ledger I’m no doctor, but allow me to prescribe “Young Plato” as a potential cure for what ails our increasingly fractured society. Rated: A- Nov 15, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Barbara W Viewed the DVD from our public library. Very engaging, feels more like a drama than a doc. I would hope educators of young children everywhere could see it. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/24/24 Full Review Audience Member great to see the work all the teachers did with the boys. Very engaging film. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Audience Member Young Plato is a completely engrossing film. The boys school featured is in an area which has suffered more than it's fair share of violent conflict. The film focuses on the challenges of running such an inner-city boys school. The school has a framework for teaching the boys how to avoid conflict, and how to de-escalate situations which may lead to conflict. The methods used would seem to be applicable in any school. A very human and insightful film. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Neasa Ní Chianáin

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Declan McGrath

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Kevin McArevey

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Jan-Marie Reel

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Etienne Essery

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David Rane

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Synopsis An inspiring documentary from the filmmakers of School Life, YOUNG PLATO charts the dream of Elvis-loving school headmaster Kevin McArevey -- a maverick who is determined to change the fortunes of an inner-city community plagued by urban decay, sectarian aggression, poverty and drugs. The all-boys primary school in post-conflict Belfast, Northern Ireland, becomes a hot house for questioning violence, as the headmaster sends his young wards home each day armed with the wisdom of the ancient Greek philosophers. The boys challenge their parents and neighbors to forsake the prejudice that has kept this low-level civil war on the boil for decades. YOUNG PLATO hums with the confidence of youth, a tribute to the power of the possible.
Director
Neasa Ní Chianáin, Declan McGrath
Producer
David Rane
Screenwriter
Etienne Essery
Distributor
Soilsiú Films
Production Co
Soilsiú Films, Aisling Productions, Zadig Productions
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 23, 2022, Limited
Runtime
1h 42m
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