Could Kneecap be an early Oscars contender?
Culture critic Louise Bruton talks about the political and cultural influence of the hip-hop trio Kneecap, and how well the film recounts their origin story.
The hip-hop biopic retells the origin story of the Irish rap trio and their 'anarchic approach to life'
The new film Kneecap follows the rise of Belfast-based hip-hop trio Kneecap, who rap primarily in Irish, as they become unlikely faces a movement to protect their native language.
The biopic stars the members of Kneecap as themselves, as well as Academy Award-nominated actor Michael Fassbender.
Louise Bruton is a culture critic based in Dublin. Today on Commotion, she talks to host Elamin Abdelmahmoud about the political and cultural influence of the hip-hop trio, and how well the film recounts their origin story.
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Interview with Louise Bruton produced by Jane van Koeverden.