Breaking Out
“The remarkable story of Fergus O'Farrell.”
Synopsis
Filmed over 10 years and covering a lifetime, Breaking Out is the story of singer and musician Fergus O’Farrell, an artist whose unique talent inspired a generation of songwriters and touched thousands of lives, even as his own was slipping away.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-09-29
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Galway Film Fleadh
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael McCormack
- Original Title
- Breaking Out
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael McCormack
Damien Drake, Richard Kendrick
Mick Mahon
Aideen O'Sullivan, Michael McCormack
Department Leadership Roster
Michael McCormack
Director
Aideen O'Sullivan
Producer
Michael McCormack
Producer
Mick Mahon
Editor
Damien Drake
Director of Photography
Richard Kendrick
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Breaking Out
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What is Breaking Out about?
Filmed over 10 years and covering a lifetime, Breaking Out is the story of singer and musician Fergus O’Farrell, an artist whose unique talent inspired a generation of songwriters and touched thousands of lives, even as his own was slipping away.
Who directed Breaking Out?
Breaking Out was directed by Michael McCormack.
Who stars in Breaking Out?
The principal cast of Breaking Out includes Fergus O'Farrell, Glen Hansard.
When was Breaking Out released and how long is it?
Breaking Out was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.