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"Sony Pictures Classics Acquires Michael Fassbender-Starring Irish Rap Biopic 'Kneecap' at Sundance"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Deadline

Sony Pictures Classics has acquired the rights to the Irish rap group biopic "Kneecap" prior to its Sundance premiere, with Michael Fassbender playing the role of their charismatic father turned political martyr. The film follows the Belfast trio's rise as figureheads of a civil rights movement to save the Irish language, and is reportedly the first Irish-language movie to play at Sundance. Directed by Rich Peppiatt, the movie was bankrolled by various organizations and produced by Trevor Birney and Jack Tarling.

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"Sony Pictures Classics Acquires 'Kneecap' Biopic: A Rave Review at Sundance"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Variety

Sony Pictures Classics has acquired the rights to "Kneecap," a raucous comedy biopic about the Irish rap group, at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. The film, which stars Michael Fassbender and marks the directorial debut of Rich Peppiatt, follows the emergence of the riotous rap trio in post-Troubles Belfast and their impact on Irish culture. The movie received critical acclaim at its premiere and features the actual members of the group alongside a talented cast.

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