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San Francisco Irish Film Docfest 2025

Arts and Entertainment

February 6, 2025

From: San Francisco Irish Film Docfest

Join us for the San Francisco Irish Film Docfest!

Schedule of Events

7.45pm: Mrs. Robinson

The film explores the life and career of Mary Robinson, a pioneering constitutional lawyer, the first female President of Ireland, the UN's High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Chair of The Elders.

Director Aoife Kelleher will be in attendance

6.15pm: Housewife of the Year

Former contestants of the Housewife of the Year competition tell the story of a resilient generation of women, and how they changed a country.
Winner of Best Irish Feature Documentary at the Galway Film Fleadh 2024.

4.30pm: The Irish Question

With the likelihood of a border poll becoming an increasing possibility, do we really understand what that could mean for all those living on the island of Ireland? Featuring unique contributions from the likes of Leo Varadker, Bill Clinton, Mary-Lou McDonald, Mike Nesbitt, Monica McWilliams, John Major, Susan McKay, Bertie Ahern, Fintan O'Toole, Gerry Adams, Linda Ervine and Peter Mandelson amongst many others.

3.15pm: Birdsong

Ornithologist Seán Ronayne from Cobh, Co. Cork is on a mission to record the sound of every bird species in Ireland — that's nearly 200 birds. Often joined by his partner Alba, he travels to some of the country's most beautiful and remote locations to capture its most elusive species and soundscapes.

Date: March 8, 2025

Location:
Delancey Street Theatre,
600 Embarcadero Street,
San Francisco, CA 94107.

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