Song for a Raggy Boy is an excellent and troubling story

Another harrowing tale of abject cruelty to youngsters in a Catholic institution, circa l930s; and a film which won high praise at the Sundance Festival almost a year ago.

Fri, 17 Oct, 2003 - 15:58

Song for a Raggy Boy

Director: Aisling Walsh

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