Movie: Made in the Emerald Isle

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Sam Wickens
Sam Wickens

as Himself

John Dynes
John Dynes

as Himself

Joanne Wright
Joanne Wright

as Herself

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    ‘Made in the Emerald Isle’ is a modern music documentary that addresses the ongoing struggles faced by Irish musicians in finding success here at home. Irish music and the artists behind it, although world-renowned, in many cases have stepped outside of the country in order to achieve success and notoriety. This documentary will explore the story of the Irish music industry through the eyes of Sam Wickens.

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    2021-12-04

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    Irish musicians struggle to get big too.

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