Kneecap film chronicles Irish rap group's rise and language preservation in West Belfast

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A semi-biopic film titled "Kneecap" was released in 2024, chronicling the Irish rap group's rise and the resurgence of Irish rap. The film, starring the band members, explores their evolution against a backdrop of resistance, violence, and the fight for recognition of the Irish language in West Belfast. "Kneecap" has been screened internationally, resonating with audiences as a symbol of subculture challenging oppression and preserving indigenous identity.


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