Kneecap

Kneecap

When fate brings Belfast schoolteacher JJ into the orbit of self-confessed ‘low life scum’ Naoise & Liam Og, the needle drops on a hip hop act like no other. Rapping in their native Irish language, KNEECAP fast become the unlikely figureheads of a Civil Rights movement to save their mother tongue. But the trio must first overcome police, paramilitaries & politicians trying to silence their defiant sound – whilst their anarchic approach to life often makes them their own worst enemies.

In this fiercely original sex, drugs and hip-hop biopic KNEECAP play themselves, laying down a global rallying cry for the defense of native cultures.

Live Performance by North Bay’s Own Gaelic Rapper Dave McCallum

Before the screening, audiences will be treated to a special live performance by North Bay’s own Gaelic rapper, Dave McCallum. Blending his unique style of hip hop with traditional Gaelic and Irish songs, McCallum’s performance promises to be a captivating fusion of cultural influences and musical genres. This rare opportunity to experience live Gaelic music will set the tone for the film to follow, adding an exciting and immersive layer to the evening’s entertainment.

Born in Sudbury Ontario and raised in Argyle Township and North Bay, David McCallum is a singer songwriter residing in North Bay, Ontario. He has released several albums of Hip Hop as MC Corvid and Punk Rock with his band Tall Pork, and sings traditional Gaelic and Irish songs. The acoustic solo work featured here is a dark yet often humorous mix of folk, country and punk written and recorded at home 

Screening With:

Camping

Canadian Showcase

Camping is a stop-motion short, that follows the story of Shawna, a young woman living in an urban encampment as she attempts to find housing. This was a community project, written by people with the lived experience of being unhoused.

7 Mins
Canada, 2023
Dir. Sacha Kai Michaud, Alyssa Ashmore, Nicole Calfchild
Language: English

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