Episode 287: In The Seats With....Neasa Ní Chianáín and 'Young Plato'

If you are going to change hearts and minds...you've got to get to them early...On this episode we talk with director Neasa Ní Chianáín about her new film 'Young Plato' which is having it's world premiere at DOC NYC over the weekend. An inspiring documentary from the filmmakers of School Life; Young Plato charts the dream of Elvis-loving school headmaster Kevin McArevey – a maverick who is determined to change the fortunes of an inner-city community plagued by urban decay, sectarian aggression, poverty and drugs. Young Plato hums with the confidence of youth, a tribute to the power of the possible. We got the distinct pleasure of sitting down with Neasa to talk about the challenges around making the film, embracing the ideals put forth in this film and so very much more...