Tuam Mother and Baby Home film to premiere in Galway
THE LOST Children of Tuam will be given its world premiere at the Galway Film Fleadh on Saturday, July 11, at the Town Hall Theatre.
Directed by Frank Berry and written by Rebecca Lenkiewicz, the film is based on The New York Times article ‘The Lost Children of Tuam’ by Dan Barry, which was published in 2017. Actor Liam Neeson is the film’s producer, having optioned the rights to the New York Times article
It tells the real-life story of how local historian Catherine Corless, whilst researching the Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in Tuam, uncovered the devastating possibility that as many as 796 children had been buried in unmarked graves on the property. The discovery began a campaign for justice for both victims and survivors of the home, and a full forensic investigation of the site began in July of last year.
The world premiere of the film will take place in the Town Hall Theatre in Galway at 8:20pm on July 11. Some of the filming for the feature length movie was done in Tuam last October.
"A brilliant director, exceptional writer, multi-skilled producers and a whole team of dedicated people, have put their hearts and energy into this film, to portray the truth of what really happened in the Tuam Home," said Catherine Corless of The Lost Children of Tuam.
“I am indebted to you all for bringing this movie to the big screen."
Tickets for the premiere can be bought by visiting the Galway Film Fleadh website. The film is being presented by Screen Ireland and BBC Film in association with Fremantle, Coimisiún na Meán, MK2 and RTÉ and its screening on July 11 will be followed by a post-show discussion.
"The Lost Children of Tuam is a profoundly moving and important piece of filmmaking,” said Charlene Lydon, Programmer of the Galway Film Fleadh.
“Frank Berry approaches this story with immense sensitivity, compassion and humanity, creating a film that honours the lives of the children and the experiences of survivors while confronting a painful chapter of our shared history.
“We are honoured to present its world premiere at the Galway Film Fleadh and to provide a platform for a story that continues to resonate both in Ireland and around the world."