Irish Film Makers Demonstrate
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Irish film makers demonstrate against the closure of the Film Board in early 1987.

Report shows actor Pierce Brosnan on location in Wicklow on the set of ‘Taffin’.

Adaptation of Maeve Binchy's ‘Echoes’ on location.

Protesters including film makers Pat Murphy and Donald Taylor Black protesting outside headquarters of the Irish Film Board.

Interview Sorcha Cusack who underlines the need for a film board that will allow the production of specifically Irish stories.

Interviews with actors Tom Hickey and Bosco Hogan.

Film maker Alan Gilsenan placing wreath at door of the Irish Film Board.

Interview with Tiernan MacBride suggesting ways in which funding for a film industry could be found outside the Exchequer.

The reporter is Caroline Erskine.