A new film about one of Belfast's most loved peacemakers is to be screened next week.
Docs Ireland is to host a special screening of `Fr Des - The Way He Saw It' on Thursday as part of Féile an Phobail.
The documentary by Vincent Kinnaird focuses on the life of highly respected west Belfast priest, the late Fr Des Wilson.
The film looks at the pioneering work of Fr Des in community, education and peace-making, and is narrated by Belfast born actor, Stephen Rea.
The film is primarily recounted in Fr Des' own words, featuring interviews taken between 2011-2018, alongside earlier footage.
It includes contributions from Stephen Rea, Rev Brian Smeaton, a Church of Ireland minister on the Shankill Road in 1969, Eilish Rooney, a senior figure in the Transitional Justice Institute at Ulster University and Bernadette McAliskey, a Civil Rights activist and former MP.
Affectionately known as `the people's priest', Fr Des spent his life helping those in need, particularly during the Troubles.
He continued to advocate for justice and against inequality until the end of his life in November 2019.
Director Vincent Kinnaird described the priest as an "extraordinary man in extraordinary times" who's "words and lessons still resonate".
"His incisive, well-informed, no-nonsense, humanitarian approach and perspective need to be heard, particularly today," he said.
The documentary will be screened on Thursday, August 12 at 7pm at the Odeon in Belfast.
Further information is available at docsireland.ie
