Kneecap
Three hedonistic Irish language speakers form hip hop group, becoming the unlikely figureheads of a Civil Rights movement.
When fate brings Belfast schoolteacher JJ into the orbit of self-confessed ‘low life scum’ Naoise and Liam Og, the needle drops on a hip-hop act like no other. Rapping in their native Irish language, Kneecap fast become the unlikely figureheads of a Civil Rights movement to save their mother tongue. But the trio must first overcome police, paramilitaries, and politicians trying to silence their defiant sound – whilst their anarchic approach to life often makes them their own worst enemies. In this fiercely original sex, drugs and hip-hop biopic Kneecap play themselves, laying down a global rallying cry for the defence of native cultures.
"Kneecap" is nominated for the European Film Academy awards in the categories of European Discovery - Prix FIPRESCI and European University Award.
Recommended age 14+
Rich Peppiatt is a writer and director working across film, TV, and commercials. His debut feature, documentary “One Rogue Reporter”, was adapted from his critically lauded comedy stage show of the same name, which debuted in 2012 at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, before embarking on a national tour. The film premiered at Sheffield Doc/Fest and was nominated for Best Independent Feature at the 2014 National Film Awards. It was acquired by Netflix in a multi-territory deal. Rich has gone on to write over 25 hours of prime-time television, which have won awards including a Scottish RTS and BAFTA.
Hutching Up (2017), Supershoppers (2016-2018), Backseat Driver (2019)
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