Mind Your Head
Released just last year. Mind Your Head is a documentary film. directed by James Quinn McDonagh. At just 47 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Ethnic Irish group Travellers are seven times more likely than the average person to take their own life. Shot over three years, McDonagh and Torkelson's documentary follows the challenges faced by Irish Traveller Andy Spoore on his journey to recovery. It considers the impacts of trauma generated through needless repetition of lived experience, the consequences of being made to feel ashamed and the barriers that prevent access to proper support. McDonagh and Torkelson seek to articulate solutions and assess societal reforms through the lens of criminal justice, medicine and community. The goal of the film is to save one life, saving two would be priceless.
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- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mind Your Head about?
Ethnic Irish group Travellers are seven times more likely than the average person to take their own life. Shot over three years, McDonagh and Torkelson's documentary follows the challenges faced by...
Who directed Mind Your Head?
Mind Your Head was directed by James Quinn McDonagh.
How long is Mind Your Head?
Mind Your Head has a runtime of 0 hours and 47 minutes (47 minutes total).
When was Mind Your Head released?
Mind Your Head was released on February 27, 2025 in theaters.