SONG FOR A RAGGY BOY (2004)

Cast

Plot

William Franklin is appointed as a teacher at St Jude's Reformatory School in 1939 and it soon becomes apparent how differently he approaches his work in comparison to the Catholic brothers who make up the rest of the staff, a group of embittered and institutionalised men who do little more than abuse and torment their young pupils. Franklin is increasingly horrified by what he witnesses and becomes determined that he will make a positive difference to the forgotten children in his charge. Song For A Raggy Boy is a powerful and heart-rending story taken from Patrick Galvin's novel, beautifully performed and thoughtfully directed.