Young Plato
G / 102 / Ireland, Belgium, France / English
Genre
Documentary
Producer
David Rane
Director
Declan McGrath, Neasa Ní Chianáin
Writer
Etienne Essery, Declan McGrath, Neasa Ní Chianáin
Cast
Kevin McArevey, Jan-Marie Reel
Release date
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. This film charts the dream of Headmaster Kevin McArevey and his dedicated, visionary team illustrating how critical thinking and pastoral care can empower and encourage children to see beyond the boundaries and limitations of their own community. We see how philosophy can encourage them to question the mythologies of war and of violence, and sometimes challenege the narratives their parents, peers and socio-economic group would dictate.