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Song for a Raggy Boy (2002)

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Based on a true story, "Song for a Raggy Boy" is the story of one man's courage to stand up and fight against the tough fascist regime in a boys Irish Reformatory School in 1939.

Unrated, 1 hr. 33 min.

Drama

Directed By: Aisling Walsh

Written By: Aisling Walsh, Patrick Galvin, Kevin Byron Murphy

On DVD: May 8, 2007

Cast

Aidan Quinn

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The filmmakers undermine their point with a simplistic script that refuses to allow shades of grey in what should be a complex, disturbing story.

March 22, 2004 Full Review Source: Shadows on the Wall

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

If this had been fictional, I probably would have been harsher on the story, but since it's a true story, what would have been a weakness can be perceived as a strength

May 2, 2003 Comment

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Seeing Catholic preachers abusing delinquent boys is heart-wrenching but the fact that there is a teacher who loves the boys and teaching makes watching the film twice as painful when you're a failing teacher yourself.

July 18, 2011

Ernest Abikis

I love true stories and this was no exception, however the only downside is that I found it really sad and don't think I could bring myself to watch it again...

November 23, 2010