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Heyday - The Mic Christopher Story (2019)

A story about life, love and second chances.

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 1H 41M

Director : Alan Leonard

Synopsis

This heartfelt story charts singer-songwriter Mic Christopher's humble beginnings busking on the streets of Dublin, his rise to rock star, the near fatal accident that nearly left him millimeters from death, through to his final year where he lead an entire generation of Irish musicians onto fame, success and new artistic highs. Told through the eyes of those whose lives he touched (Oscar-winner Glen Hansard, writer/actor Sharon Horgan, Mike Scott of The Waterboys, Bronagh Gallagher, Josh Ritter, Lisa Hannigan, Rónán Ó'Snodaigh and many more. This epic story of extraordinary music and friendship will both touch and inspire.

Actors

Glen Hansard
Glen Hansard
Sharon Horgan
Sharon Horgan
Bronagh Gallagher
Bronagh Gallagher
Josh Ritter
Josh Ritter
Ronán Ó'Snodaigh
Ronán Ó'Snodaigh
Paddy Casey
Paddy Casey
Maureen Christopher
Maureen Christopher
Harry Christopher
Harry Christopher
Vaun Christopher
Vaun Christopher
Karl Odlum
Karl Odlum
Lisa Hannigan
Lisa Hannigan
Colm Mac Con Iomaire
Colm Mac Con Iomaire

Crews

Alan Leonard
Alan Leonard
Director
Alan Leonard
Alan Leonard
Producer
Niall Carver
Niall Carver
Producer
Fiona Graham
Fiona Graham
Producer
Niall Carver
Niall Carver
Writer
Alan Leonard
Alan Leonard
Writer
Fiona Graham
Fiona Graham
Director of Photography

Trailers and other movies

Heyday - The Mic Christopher Story (Trailer)

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