Film is an integral part of the weekend’s programming and this year 2 films in iBAM! lineup are sure to evoke discussion and dialogue.
Saturday, Mayfair Theatre, 1:30pm
The Hegartys of the Laurels Screening and Book Signing
Join us for a screening of film The Hegartys of the Laurels with filmmaker Jim Hegarty present for a post film discussion and signing of his book that inspired his film.
The Hegartys of the Laurels is a candid, personal history of one family’s enormous contribution to Ireland’s independence struggle. It also includes insights into little-known aspects of the conflict, including Cumann na mBan’s integral role in intelligence gathering.
The film adaptation focuses on Hegarty’s two aunts, Mamie Forde and Nan Fennell, who undertook espionage activity during both the War of Independence and the subsequent Irish Civil War, turning the family’s Cork city market garden into a hub of clandestine activity. The film puts women back into the center of the story of Ireland’s independence. The Chicago Irish Singers will provide music from the film during the program.
Saturday, Room 109, 3:30pm
From Emigration to Immigration: Migration in Ireland
Irish Community Services presents a screening and discussion of the film The Building and Burning of an Irish Refugee Camp. This program examines historical emigration from Ireland to the U.S. and the modern rise of immigration to Ireland from numerous countries, including returning Irish citizens.
This complex landscape is observed through a poignant conflict between asylum seekers and anti-immigrant demonstrators. A panel with the director and immigration experts follows the film.