A Carryin' Stream
Synopsis
From 9- to 90-year-olds, the people of a County Antrim village help Bafta award-winning director Alison Millar explore the real meaning of creativity and culture.Returning to the landscape of her childhood, she uncovers the story of a visionary teacher, and celebrates the extraordinary artwork and writing created by poor country children almost a century ago.Against the backdrop of her home village of Cullybackey and the surrounding countryside, the story unfolds across the seasons as Alison follows the 'Carryin' Stream' of memory from the small country school that her father attended in the 1940s to the children of the present day. Along the way, she connects with a cultural legacy that she has never really known about and learns about her own Ulster-Scots heritage.
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- Director
- Alison Millar
- Original Title
- A Carryin' Stream
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Erica Starling Productions, Northern Ireland Screen
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alison Millar
Department Leadership Roster
Alison Millar
Director
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What is A Carryin' Stream about?
From 9- to 90-year-olds, the people of a County Antrim village help Bafta award-winning director Alison Millar explore the real meaning of creativity and culture.Returning to the landscape of her childhood, she uncovers the story of a visionary teacher, and celebrates the extraordinary artwork and writing created by poor country children almost a century ago.Against the backdrop of her home village of Cullybackey and the surrounding countryside, the story unfolds across the seasons as Alison follows the 'Carryin' Stream' of memory from the small country school that her father attended in the 1940s to the children of the present day. Along the way, she connects with a cultural legacy that she has never really known about and learns about her own Ulster-Scots heritage.
Who directed A Carryin' Stream?
A Carryin' Stream was directed by Alison Millar.
Who stars in A Carryin' Stream?
The principal cast of A Carryin' Stream includes Alison Millar.
When was A Carryin' Stream released and how long is it?
A Carryin' Stream was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.