The Liberties: United Nations of Fruit & Veg

Local greengrocer Jack Roche is part retailer, part showman, who delights in The Liberties new multi-cultural profile.
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A series of 12 crafted short films, each focuses on a different character within Dublins Liberties community. It has been described as the documentary film equivalent of a portrait gallery.

The Liberties captures the character and unique humour of the people who live there. The documentary celebrates ordinary lives well lived in The Liberties - Tailor Eugene Fagan sews in a button for an 80 year old customer as they chat; Meath Street butcher Declan Larkin carries quartered cattle into his shop at dawn; Flower Ladies, Phyllis Kavanagh and Mary Hand judge passers by on Meath St; Theyre not going to buy flowers, Theyre not going to buy flowers. Brenda Fricker polishes her Oscar at home, just off the Coombe and recounts the comment from friends; What are you doing living up there, Brenda, Youll be murdered, Youll be killed.

The film was shot, produced and directed by Shane Hogan and Tom Burke and edited by Tom Burke. Original music composition was by Gerry Horan. Audio post-production was by Kevin Breathnach at Avondale Studios. Titles were designed & produced by Lorcan Finnegan and Brunella Cocchiglia at Lovely Productions. The series of films was originally funded by the Arts Council under the Once-Off Project Award in 2008.

[@kscptv]

What an amazing individual. He has been me fruit and veg man for over two years.

[@martagutierrez8789]

Ohhh what a man! I'd love to have a chat. He is the best! I used to be his neighbour and i miss hiiiiiiim!!

[@cully6291]

Ah jaysus jack what a gent god bless ya

[@nawm8403]

Wonderful man

[@deeppurple883]

The had a party last weekend in meath street for Jack and the chipper, sixty year's in the street. ✊☘️

[@Mftw767]

Hello from co limerick..what a lovely person...god bless ya jack

[@LouLou-bl7lw]

What a lovely character

[@patrickjm3487]

Jack a hardworking man and helped many people from the poor areas

[@patrickjm3487]

Is a great people’s mr Roch is a good genuine person who treated all customers good times and bad

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