SHOWCASE DOCUMENTARY airs Fridays at 8pm ET/PT on the Scientology Network
LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 30, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Network’s DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE, the weekly series that provides a platform for independent filmmakers to broadcast films about important social, cultural and environmental issues, presents the documentary An Irish story: This is my home.
An Irish Story: This Is My Home chronicles the race against time of popular Irish musical duo The Black Donnellys (singer-songwriter Dave Rooney and guitarist Dave Browne) to enter the Guinness Book of World Records for performing 60 concerts in all 50 states. in just 40 days.
Directed by Karl Nickoley, the documentary sees the band’s cross-country attempt of canceled flights, flat tires, exploding volcanoes and impromptu fundraisers to raise enough money just to continue the tour. Along the way, the film becomes a compelling exploration of the American dream and a testament to the power of music to unite people from different cultures.
ABOUT KARL NICKOLEY
Karl Nickoley is an award-winning producer/director and founder of Frequency Pictures. An honors graduate of the Los Angeles Film School and a certified MFA in film and television finance from Pepperdine University, Karl has worked on feature films, TV commercials, web campaigns and more.
An Irish Story: This Is My Home was the winner of the People’s Choice Award at the 2020 Beloit International Film Festival.
In an interview with the Scientology Network for DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE, Karl gave some insight into his purpose behind the documentary:
“The film is a conversation starter. And that’s been a very interesting experience as a filmmaker, just relating to the story of why I started… It was creating a story that I really, really committed to someone.”
ABOUT THE BLACK DONNELLYS
The Black Donnellys are a highly regarded and Guinness World Record breaking band from Dublin, Ireland. Currently based in Las Vegas, The Black Donnellys are resident musicians at Mandalay Bay’s Rí Rá Irish Pub. The band consists of award-winning singer-songwriter Dave Rooney and Guinness World Record-breaking guitarist Dave Browne.
Dave Browne currently holds the Guinness World Record for marathon guitar playing, playing songs and tunes for over 114 hours straight in Dublin’s famous Temple Bar. In 2012, Dave Rooney was voted Irish Singer/Songwriter of the Year by NYCS Radio Irish.
Since arriving in America, The Black Donnellys have established a committed fan base across the US with their energetic live performances.
In an interview with DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE, Dave Rooney conveyed his message to the public:
“If you’ve ever wanted to go out into the world and see what America was all about… go on an adventure to understand and examine the American Dream, to take a look at the beauty that is the United States of America. to deliver, to listen to so many diverse people from so many diverse cultures… watch this film. You will enjoy it immensely.”
ABOUT THE DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE
Fundamental to Scientology is a humanitarian mission that extends to some 200 nations with programs for human rights, human decency, literacy, morality, drug prevention, and disaster relief. For this reason, the Scientology Network provides a platform for independent filmmakers who embrace the vision of building a better world.
DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE premieres weekly films by award-winning independent filmmakers who aim to improve society through awareness of social, cultural and environmental issues.
For more information, visit scientology.tv/docs.
The Scientology Network debuted on March 12, 2018. From release, the Scientology Network has been seen in 240 countries and territories in 17 languages. Satisfying people’s curiosity about Scientology and founder L. Ron Hubbard, the network takes viewers across six continents, highlighting the daily lives of Scientologists, showing the Church as a global organizationand presenting its social improvement programs that have touched the lives of millions of people around the world.
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TITLE: DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE presents the documentary “An Irish Story: This Is My Home”
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