About the Work
In this documentary Gabriel Byrne follows the life and influences of George Bernard Shaw, from the bed he was born in to the one he died in; from his English home to his Irish heart; from his handwriting as a nobody to the words that made him. The film features contributions from President Michael D. Higgins, actors Gemma Arterton and Ralph Fiennes, historians Fintan O’Toole, Rachel Holmes and Diarmaid Ferriter and author & comedian Dara O Briain.
The film won the IFTA for Best Documentary 2018
Director: Gerry Hoban | Production Company: Animo TV | Composer: Giles Packham