Gerry Adams: A Ballymurphy Man
Thursday 30 July 2026
- Duration: 117 mins
English and Irish
| Thursday 30 July
8pm |
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This documentary is screening as part of Mermaid's Documentary Week
Both vilified and vital to peace, Gerry Adams breaks his silence in this landmark documentary, tracing his journey from teenage activist to key architect of the Good Friday Agreement, and revealing the personal story behind one of modern Ireland’s most controversial and transformative leaders.
Festivals:
Galway Film Fleadh 2025
Awards:
Winner - Best International Documentary - Galway Film Fleadh 2025
‘Trisha Ziff, who shot her footage over five years, lets the former president of Sinn Féin reflect on his life and times in a documentary that is rooted in long-form interviews.’
★★★★ Tara Brady, The Irish Times
‘A fascinating look into a crucial Irish figure and an in-depth examination of the Irish Civil Rights movement by a man who lived it.’
★★★★ Cara O’Doherty, The Echo
