Documentary about Tipperary man who was buried alive premieres this month

The world premiere of a documentary about Tipperary man Mick Meany who was buried alive in 1968 will be shown this month.

Saint Georges Arts and Heritage Centre , Mitchelstown will host the World Premier of the TG4 documentary on local ' Buried Alive legend Mick Meany on Saturday November 15 at 8 pm.

In 1968 Ballyporeen native Mick Meany was buried six feet under the London soil in a simple wooden coffin. Hundreds came to see his burial and toast Mick on his way.

The thing was Mick was not dead. He was competing in the world record competition for the 'Longest Time Spent Buried Alive'.
Beo Faoin bhFód is a fun and unique look at a bizarre event , largely forgotten from the history books.

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This programme uses a combination of previously unseen archive, bespoke animation and first hand accounts to tell the story as if sitting by the fire in a nice warm pub. It is a yarn told well.

This documentary is about more than quirky historical tale, it's about a father-daughter relationship and a desire to be remembered.

There is an unexpected emotional depth within this story driven by Mary Meany's incredible interview performance. There is a humour in the film which will broaden its appeal to other audiences beyond classic documentary audiences.

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Tickets are 5 Euros and are available on Eventbrite, local outlets in Mitchelstown ( Spar, 2Shoes, and The Favourite ) and through the office at Saint Georges on 087 4696913.