Heyday - The Mic Christopher Story
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“A story about life, love and second chances.”
This heartfelt story charts singer-songwriter Mic Christopher's humble beginnings busking on the streets of Dublin, his rise to rock star, the near fatal accident that nearly left him millimeters from death, through to his final year where he lead an entire generation of Irish musicians onto fame, success and new artistic highs. Told through the eyes of those whose lives he touched (Oscar-winner Glen Hansard, writer/actor Sharon Horgan, Mike Scott of The Waterboys, Bronagh Gallagher, Josh Ritter, Lisa Hannigan, Rónán Ó'Snodaigh and many more. This epic story of extraordinary music and friendship will both touch and inspire.
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Cast
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Glen Hansard
Known for
Once
The Commitments
Sharon Horgan
Known for
Game Night
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Acko
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Níall Carver
Alan Leonard
Bronagh Gallagher
Known for
Brassic
You, Me and the Apocalypse
Fiona Graham
Known for
A Mouthful of Air
Josh Ritter
Also in
In Good Company
John Wesley Harding: Don't Look Back Now - The Film
Ronán Ó'Snodaigh
Also in
Small Town, Big Story
Robin in the Hood
Michael O'Flaherty
Also in
Penny Dreadful
Vikings
Paddy Casey
Maureen Christopher
Alan Leonard Director · Niall Carver Writer Fiona Graham Cinematographer
Budget $600K · First release July 9, 2019 · Produced in Ireland
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Budget
$600,000
Production
Single Cell Films
Production
Speed of Life Films
Production
Ireland
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Original language
English
Release dates
Ireland · July 9, 2019
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
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