When Hockey Came to Belfast (2004)
This documentary tells the moving story of Northern Irish teenage hockey players Andrew and Paul, best friends in a city divided by religion. In Belfast, hockey is bringing Northern Irish youth together in a shared love of the game, providing a respite from the Protestant-Catholic turf warfare that pervades their lives. Set against the backdrop of a post-conflict society, the film provides an intimate glimpse into the realities of life in Belfast—the 12-metre-high walls that divide Catholic and Protestant, the precautions Andrew and Paul must take to be friends, and the safety they find on the rink at Dundonald.
Director: Linda Conway
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: January 1, 2004
Screenplay
Editing: Shelly Hamer
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is When Hockey Came to Belfast about?
- This documentary tells the moving story of Northern Irish teenage hockey players Andrew and Paul, best friends in a city divided by religion. In Belfast, hockey is bringing Northern Irish youth together in a shared love of the game, providing a respite from the Protestant-Catholic turf warfare that pervades their lives. Set against the backdrop of a post-conflict society, the film provides an intimate glimpse into the realities of life in Belfast—the 12-metre-high walls that divide Catholic and Protestant, the precautions Andrew and Paul must take to be friends, and the safety they find on the rink at Dundonald.
- Who directed When Hockey Came to Belfast?
- When Hockey Came to Belfast was directed by Linda Conway.
- How long is When Hockey Came to Belfast?
- When Hockey Came to Belfast has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is When Hockey Came to Belfast?
- When Hockey Came to Belfast is a Documentary film.