On Saturday 23rd of May, John O’Donnell, senior counsel and award-winning writer, will explore our enduring fascination with courtroom dramas. Drawing on classics like Witness for the Prosecution, Erin Brockovich, My Cousin Vinny and Twelve Angry Men, he examines what makes on-screen trials so compelling, even when they differ from reality.
What draws us in? The clash of good and evil, played out in a tense, theatrical arena, speaks to our sense of justice and moral judgment. Courtroom films invite us to take sides, question truth, and indulge our ideas of right and wrong making them one of cinema’s most gripping and enduring genres.
Celebrate the Launch of Mr Hoo & Other Stories by John O’Donnell
On Friday 22nd May, award winning author John O’Donnell, will read from his powerful new collection, followed by a Q&A with Gerard Stembridge. Mr Hoo & Other Stories explores loneliness, vengeance, love, loss, and redemption through a cast of schemers, survivors, and almost-winners. Written in O’Donnell’s clear, incisive style, these compelling stories delve deep into the human condition. John O’Donnell is the winner of the RTÉ Francis McManus Short Story Award and the author of the acclaimed Almost the Same Blue. His work has been widely published and broadcast in Ireland and internationally.
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