"Kneecap," a film about a Belfast-based hip-hop group's journey in the Irish language music scene, focusing on their anti-British stance, arrives in theaters.

"Kneecap," a film exploring Northern Ireland's Belfast-based hip hop group, has arrived in theaters. Directed by Rich Peppiatt, the film delves into the group's journey within the Irish language music scene, focusing on their anti-British and anti-colonialist stance. Set against the backdrop of Belfast's "Troubles," the movie blends dark humor, myth-making, and real human stakes. The real-life stars of the group play themselves, and the film includes rehearsal and concert footage with clever subtitles.

August 08, 2024
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