Southpaw [videorecording] / the Irish Film Board, Radio Telefis Éireann and Channel 4 present a Treasure Films production ; producers, Paddy Breathnach, Robert Walpole ; director, Liam McGrath.
Francis Barrett, Chick Gillen. Videodisc release of the 1999 motion picture. Information taken from pre-release promotional materials; release date: July 17, 2001.
Summary:
Francis Barrett grew up in a cluttered trailer park among a group of poor gypsies, who are scorned by Irish society. Against all odds, Francis participates in the 1996 Olympics and represents Ireland. An unflinching tribute to an unlikely hero who is a boxing champion and national hero.
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