The Drummer and the Keeper

Ireland | 2017 | 94 min • Narrative Feature
  • Fraser Syndrome & Me

Showings

Harkins Sedona 6 -Theatre 1 Wed, Feb 27, 2019 4:00 PM
Harkins Sedona 6 - Theatre 2 Fri, Mar 1, 2019 7:10 PM
Harkins Sedona 6 - Theatre 5 Sun, Mar 3, 2019 4:15 PM
Film Info
Event Type:Narrative Feature
Release Year:2017
Run Time:94
Production Country:Ireland
Original Language:English
Trailer:https://youtu.be/7ExhyLIdEHs
Cast/Crew Info
Director:Nick Kelly
Cast:Dermot Murphy
Jacob McCarthy
Peter Coonan
Charlie Kelly
Producer(s):Kate McColgan
Screenwriter:Nick Kelly

Description

“The Drummer and the Keeper” is the winner of several audience choice awards from prestigious film festivals around the world.


Recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder, the drummer of a rock band strikes up an unusual friendship with an institutionalized teen who is suffering from Asperger's Syndrome. Gabriel is a chaotic young rock drummer desperate to hide his recent bipolar diagnosis from his increasingly exasperated band mates. At the therapeutic mixed ability football game he's obliged to attend as part of his treatment Gabriel is spectacularly upended by goalkeeper Christopher, an institutionalised 17-year-old with Aspergers Syndrome. Having taken revenge, Gabriel faces expulsion — and the prospect of being sectioned — unless he "makes friends" with Christopher.


This heartwarming story shows the strength of the human bond in the face of adversity.

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