Steps of Freedom: The Story of Irish Dance
Synopsis
This wonderfully entertaining dance documentary tells the extraordinary story of how Irish dance developed over centuries from a traditional peasant dance to a form that has taken the world by storm and is enjoyed by tens of millions. The film shows how Irish dance has both been influenced by and influenced the dance of many cultures and how it developed as an expression of resistance.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Morgan Bullock
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Simon O'Dwyer
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Ríonach Uí Ógáin
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Brian Seibert
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Steve Cooney
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Jean Butler
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Stephanie Keane
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Cormac Begley
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Yazan Ibrahim
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Melina Najjar
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PJ 'Sonny' Ó Confhaola
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Aoife Mhichael 'Sonny' Ní Chonghaile
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Helen Brennan
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Anne Daye
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Cuthbert Arutura
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John Cullinane
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Dewitt Fleming
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Catherine Foley
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Irish Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ruán Magan
- Screenplay & Story
- Ruán Magan
- Original Score
- Colm Mac Con Iomaire
- Original Title
- Steps of Freedom: The Story of Irish Dance
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Create One, Tyrone Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ruán Magan
Ruán Magan
Colm Mac Con Iomaire
Juangus Dinsmore
Maeve Kenny, Patricia Carroll, Ruán Magan, Doug Zwick, Kathriona Devereux
Department Leadership Roster
Maeve Kenny
Producer
Ruán Magan
Writer
Ruán Magan
Producer
Juangus Dinsmore
Editor
Kathriona Devereux
Producer
Ruán Magan
Director
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What is Steps of Freedom: The Story of Irish Dance about?
This wonderfully entertaining dance documentary tells the extraordinary story of how Irish dance developed over centuries from a traditional peasant dance to a form that has taken the world by storm and is enjoyed by tens of millions. The film shows how Irish dance has both been influenced by and influenced the dance of many cultures and how it developed as an expression of resistance.
Who directed Steps of Freedom: The Story of Irish Dance?
Steps of Freedom: The Story of Irish Dance was directed by Ruán Magan.
Who stars in Steps of Freedom: The Story of Irish Dance?
The principal cast of Steps of Freedom: The Story of Irish Dance includes Morgan Bullock, Simon O'Dwyer, Ríonach Uí Ógáin, Brian Seibert, Steve Cooney.
When was Steps of Freedom: The Story of Irish Dance released and how long is it?
Steps of Freedom: The Story of Irish Dance was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Steps of Freedom: The Story of Irish Dance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Steps of Freedom: The Story of Irish Dance was composed by Colm Mac Con Iomaire.