Young Plato

2021
1h 42m

IMDb RATING

7.8/10

441

YOUR RATING

An observational documentary set in post-conflict Belfast's Ardoyne, where a marginalized, working class community has for generations been plagued by poverty, drugs and guns.

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School headmaster Kevin McArevey tries to change the fortunes of an inner-city Irish community plagued by urban decay, sectarian aggression, poverty and drugs.School headmaster Kevin McArevey tries to change the fortunes of an inner-city Irish community plagued by urban decay, sectarian aggression, poverty and drugs.School headmaster Kevin McArevey tries to change the fortunes of an inner-city Irish community plagued by urban decay, sectarian aggression, poverty and drugs.

Directors
- Declan McGrath
- Neasa Ní Chianáin
Writers
Stars
- Kevin McArevey
- Jan-Marie Reel

See production info at IMDbPro

IMDb RATING

7.8/10

441

YOUR RATING

Directors
- Declan McGrath
- Neasa Ní Chianáin
Writers
Stars
- Kevin McArevey
- Jan-Marie Reel

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 9 wins & 7 nominations total

Featured review

10/10

Both heartbreaking and uplifting

We know from Dead Poet's Society or perhaps personal experience that one teacher can make an indelible mark on students that can positively influence the rest of their lives. In this film, we witness this influence in the making, as the head teacher at a boys' primary tackles playground incidents and upsets in the Philosophy Room, encouraging students to work out why they acted in a certain way, and to think in alternative ways. It was brave for the parents and boys to consent to show their vulnerability, but made for a hugely emotional and touching film, with powerful lessons for us all.

Sensitively shot, in a purely observational style, letting characters and storylines unfold, set against a lurking background of historical religious violence. Do watch.

PS I don't know the filmmaker!