
Our Boys
Drama
Overview
Mixing classroom dramatization with documentary material, interviews with former students who recall barbaric punishments in the name of learning, and a 1932 newsreel of a triumphant Catholic congress in Dublin, this piece poses a challenging and controversial exploration of the Christian Brothers' education system in the 50s.
Top Cast
Archie O'Sullivan
Archie O'Sullivan
Brother
Archie O'Sullivan
Brother


Mick Lally
Mick Lally
Brother
Mick Lally
Brother


Noel O'Donovan
Noel O'Donovan
Brother
Noel O'Donovan
Brother


Ciarán Hinds
Ciarán Hinds
Brother
Ciarán Hinds
Brother


Vinnie McCabe
Vinnie McCabe
Brother
Vinnie McCabe
Brother
Séamus Ellis
Séamus Ellis
Brother
Séamus Ellis
Brother
George Keegan
George Keegan
Brother
George Keegan
Brother
Paul Bennett
Paul Bennett
Brother
Paul Bennett
Brother
Brendan Ellis
Brendan Ellis
Politician
Brendan Ellis
Politician
Jimmy Brennan
Jimmy Brennan
Politician
Jimmy Brennan
Politician
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