Documentary on disgraced hurler DJ Carey in the pipeline from Belfast team behind Kneecap film
The award-winning production company which made the movie Kneecap and was shortlisted for an Oscar is set to make a new film on the rise and fall of former hurler DJ Carey.
The Sunday Independent understands Belfast-based Fine Point Films — which is also behind the Seán Quinn documentary Quinn Country — has been contacting those who have crossed paths with Carey, both in business and personally, to take part in the project.
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