WHY NOW?

For me as a director I wanted “People Like Us” to feel relatable and welcoming as I depieced life as a young adult during the troubles in Northern Ireland. I wanted the characters to feel grounded and real as they weave between the story on screen. I wished to create a film of conversation and disagreement as we all look in the reflection of our past and swallow the truth of our reality.

“People Like Us” tries to connect the separated and bring hope for the future as we live in a more peaceful world sheltered by the destruction from the past. I wanted to show the American influence on the country to help reflect the current climate and highlight the change that has come.

This film is deeply personal and contains intimate photographs and videos of my own childhood.