Such a unique prospect: Form an Irish hip-hop group (and actually rap in Irish), get famous off said group, then make a film about the formation of the group six years later and have everyone in the group play themselves despite not being actors.
The twist… it all fucking WORKS.
Kneecap is a total revelation; their mix-tapes, their cause, and their ability to transcend the art form of music and film.
I’m so goddamn psyched to see them live this week!!!
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