‘Pyjama Girls’ an interesting look at Dublin teens

Director: Maya Derrington

Derrington’s excellent documentary following the lives of two Dublin friends, Tara and Lauren, enjoys a nationwide release this weekend.

It tries to be honest and non-judgemental about that curious breed of young inner-city girls who can be seen wearing their pyjama gear.

But the film is depressing in that such girls, with attitude, come from a background that offers them little or no routes of escape from their day-to-day existence.

Interestingly, the two main characters – given a more solid upbringing – show glimpses of what they could become.

An interesting and unusual film all round.

Star Rating: 4/5