Here you will be able to view a shortened life documentary of the real `Christy Brown’
This is a rare opportunity to see some life footage of Christy Brown the person behind the award winning film “My left Foot”
Despite intensive research I was unable to locate any other documentaries or short films of this nature.
Please remember that the language used regarding disabled people was considerably different in those days.
Some word used in the documentary might be classed as offensive these days.
This film snippet is 1.5 minutes long
Please note that for copyright reasons we cannot show the entire 20 mins documentary.
If you wish to purchase the complete documentary please refer to:
Peter Dunn,
The Radharc Trust,
43, Mount Merrion Avenue,
Blackrock, Co.Dublin.
087 2520 158. 01 2755 909
peter@radharc.ie
www.radharc.ie
www.radharcfilms.com
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Christy Brown (1932-1981)
Christy Brown was born a victim of cerebral palsy. But the baby concealed the brilliantly imaginative and sensitive mind of a writer and artist who would take his place among the giants of Irish literature.
In Christy Brown's own story. He recounts his childhood struggle to learn to read, write, paint and finally type, with the toe of his left foot.
In this manner he wrote his bestseller “Down all the Days”, “My Left Foot” and several other novels, including volumes of poetry.
His books were translated into 14 languages.