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THE RACE - Irish Film Festival
Somerville Theater
Somerville, MA
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THE RACE - Irish Film Festival
Eleven-year-old Mary (Niamh McGirr) lives with her estranged parents on a struggling farm in rural County Antrim, Northern Ireland. With her exasperated mother Kate (Susie Lynch) and proud, stubborn father Frank (Colm Meaney) constantly at each others throats over lack of funds and the future of the farm, life at home is far from ideal.

But Mary has other plans.

Ever since she can remember, she has dreamed of becoming a racing driver, so when a rich local farmer sets up a go-cart race down in the valley, she can't resist the chance to enter. But with opposition from home, general scorn from the community and the fact that she is a girl trying to make it in a boys world, the road to success is never going to be easy.

Mary does not give in so easily though. With perseverance, determination and a little help from her loyal friend, Tom, she sets about building a go-cart until, eventually, her spirit and dedication win over the most unlikely hearts.

The Race is an inspirational drama in the best tradition of Billy Elliot - guaranteed to warm the heart.

Location

Somerville Theater
55 Davis Square
Somerville, MA 02144
United States

Categories

Film

Kid Friendly: No
Dog Friendly: No
Non-Smoking: No
Wheelchair Accessible: No

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Owner: Irish Film Festival Boston
On BPT Since: Jan 27, 2010
 
Irish Film Festival Boston
www.irishfilmfestival.com


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