Celebrating the Best of Ireland and the Irish on Screen
Since 1999, Irish Film Festival Boston has been bringing global Irish cinema to the forefront. As the largest celebration of Irish film outside Ireland, we showcase groundbreaking stories, honor visionary filmmakers and produce original documentaries. Discover the vibrant world of Irish cinema with us!
Upcoming Screenings
Monday, November 10, 2025 | 7:00 PM | Capitol Theatre 204 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 02474
Join us for a sneak peak of
FROM THAT SMALL ISLAND - The STORY OF THE IRISH
2025/Ireland (90 minutes)
Directors: Rachel Moriarty and Peter Murphy
This special screening event will also include a post-film panel featuring Professor Mary Murphy, director of the Irish Institute at Boston College in conversation with Professors Bríona Nic Dhiarmada and Jane Ohlmeyer, two of the major visionaries behind the documentary.
From That Small Island – The Story of the Irish is a new and ground-breaking documentary which tells the story of the Irish from first inhabitants to the present day, tracing the ebb and flow of people into and out of the island. Shot on location in 17 countries worldwide, the film provides a compelling narrative of Ireland and the Irish. Created by Bríona Nic Dhiarmada and directed by Rachel Moriarty and Peter Murphy, the documentary is narrated by Colin Farrell and the original score is by Colm Mac an Iomaire. Jane Ohlmeyer, Trinity College Dublin, served as historical consultant and associate producer on the project. The series sets out to answer questions such as: Who are the Irish? Where did they come from? Where do they go? 6 million people live on the island of Ireland, but over 80 million people worldwide say they are Irish. What does that mean? Why, in a totally unprecedented manner, does the whole world turn green on St Patrick’s Day?
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This screening presented by the Irish Film Festival Boston in partnership with the Consulate General of Ireland, Boston will show a feature-length 90 minute cut of the documentary. In early 2026, the documentary will be broadcast as a four-part series by American Public Television on PBS stations nationwide.
Free Tickets can be found here (no entry without a ticket)
Be sure to arrive early!
