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MRS ROBINSON tells Mary’s story, in her own words, for the very first time - illuminating battles for justice and equality over half a century; on the streets, in the courts, at the ballot box, and in backroom corridors of power. A reforming constitutional lawyer and senator in her early career, Mary Robinson detonated an electoral earthquake by winning the Irish Presidential vote in 1990. Later, as a crusading UN High Commissioner, she built a lasting legacy; fearlessly challenging perpetrators of human rights abuses all over the world.
To this day, she exerts power and leadership as the Chair of The Elders; the independent group of global leaders (founded by Nelson Mandela) who work for peace, justice and human rights. As an influential global voice, Mary Robinson is also spearheading Project Dandelion: a women-led climate justice campaign.
Speaking on the upcoming release Mary commented: “It was fantastic to work with Director Aoife Kelleher and the entire film-making team on this documentary. It is dedicated to Bride Rosney, who persuaded me to do it. I hope it will inspire many young people, and women in particular, to reach their full potential. “
MRS ROBINSON was directed by Aoife Kelleher and produced by Cormac Hargaden and Trisha Canning for Loosehorse. Executive Producers on the film include Pat Mitchell (co-founder of Project Dandelion), Geralyn Dreyfous, Lyn Lear, Regina K. Scully, Ruth Ann Harnisch and Melony Lewis. The film was funded by Fís Éireann /Screen Ireland and the Fiscal Sponsorship programme of the Utah Film Center.
Bono and Irish singer songwriters Gemma Doherty and Morgan MacIntyre (Saint Sister) contributed a specially recorded song to the film’s soundtrack: “Women Of The World”
Screening information
Glasgow (GFT)
Tues Jan 28th @8pm https://www.glasgowfilm.org/movie/mrs-robinson/
London ( Kiln Theatre)
Wed Jan 29th @8pm https://kilntheatre.com/whats-on/mrs-robinson/
Birmingham ( MAC)
Sat Feb 1st @ 5pm https://macbirmingham.co.uk/cinema/mrs-robinson
If you can't make it to the screenings, Mrs. Robinson will be out on Video On Demand from St. Patrick's Day.