Irish Film Series: "The Commitments"

Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Cost: FREE!

Location: H.A.R.P. Museum located on the second floor of the Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley at 623 Columbia St., Utica

Register: https://bit.ly/42vD4hk or call and leave a message at (315) 733-4228 Ext. 6

The Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley wraps up its Spring Irish Film Series on Thursday May 29 at 7 PM with the 1991 musical comedy-drama film “The Commitments.”

(Working) Class is in Session!

This iconic Irish film, based on the 1987 novel by Roddy Doyle, tells the story of the tumultuous rise and fall of “The Worlds Hardest Working Band,’ a ragtag band in Dublin called The Commitments.

Jimmy Rabbitte, an unemployed Dublin boy, decides to put together a soul band made up entirely of the Irish working class. Even though their raw talent and lofty aspirations gain the group notoriety, the pitfalls of fame began to tear at their newfound friendships as they prepare for their big show. 

Commentary on the film, which has achieved cult status, will be provided prior to the film by Jeffrey A. Miller, PhD. Utica University Professor of Communication and Media.  This film marks the end of our spring season, but fear not: We’ve got a great lineup of films coming your way in the Fall!

“Let’s All Go to the Lobby!”

A great movie, memorable music, savory popcorn, and the best part? The movie is free to watch! Just make sure to register ahead of time - you can sign up by registering at https://bit.ly/42vD4hk, or by sending an email to info@iccmv.org or by leaving a message at (315) 733-4228 Ext. 6.

This film will be shown in the H.A.R.P. Museum on the second floor of the Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley, 623 Columbia St, Utica. Oh, and the venue is wheelchair accessible, so everyone can join in.

Acknowledgments

A huge thank you to Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-119, Marcy) for securing the grant that makes this film series possible. It’s all thanks to the Legislative Initiative Program, which supports local educational and recreational programs.

We can’t wait to see you there for this Irish cult classic! ☘️

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