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Lyra
Genres
Documentary
Overview
An emotive, intimate film on the life and death of acclaimed young Northern Irish journalist Lyra McKee, whose murder by the New IRA in April 2019 sent shockwaves across the world. Directed by her close friend Alison Millar, the film seeks answers to her senseless killing through Lyra’s own work and words.
Details
Budget
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Revenue
$0
Runtime
93 min
Release Date
2022-11-04
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
5
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Lyra McKee
Self (Archival Footage)
Sara Canning
Self
Nichola Corner
Self
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