Black Irish
Two brothers, you can choose your dreams, but you can't choose family.
Directed by Brad Gann
Produced by Purple Princess Productions, IPW Productions
A melancholic family drama about two brothers on diverging paths in Irish Catholic Boston, balancing hope against the weight of inherited dysfunction.
In South Boston, where Irish roots run deep and Catholic tradition reigns, two brothers face similar hardships but lead far different lives. While older brother Terry descends into drugs and crime, 16-year-old Cole vies to make the state baseball championships - but must struggle to withstand his brother's destructive influence.
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Questions people ask
Is Black Irish sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.
Does Black Irish end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Black Irish violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Black Irish scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Black Irish easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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Like Black Irish
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Black Irish
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Black Irish, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Black Irish, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Black Irish, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
