This wonderfully entertaining dance documentary tells the extraordinary story of how Irish dance developed over centuries from a traditional peasant dance to a form that has taken the world by storm and is enjoyed by tens of millions. The film shows how Irish dance has both been influenced by and influenced the dance of many cultures and how it developed as an expression of resistance.
Meeting with numerous musicians affected by war, Northern Irish singer-songwriter Matt McGinn explores how they use music, not only to address their past, but to shape their future.
