
Jimmy's Hall
Where Anything Goes and Everyone Belongs.
Directed by Ken Loach
Produced by Sixteen Films, Why Not Productions
A warmly humanistic drama about community resistance and cultural defiance in Depression-era Ireland, grounded in historical struggle but animated by hope and solidarity.
In Depression-era Ireland, Jimmy Gralton returns home after ten years of exile in America. Seeing the levels of poverty and oppression, his inner activist reawakens and he looks to reopen the dance hall that led to his deportation.
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Is Jimmy's Hall sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Is Jimmy's Hall easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.
Does Jimmy's Hall end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.
Is Jimmy's Hall violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Jimmy's Hall scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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