6 - Lenny Abrahamson on Normal People, Art & pushing in the direction of civilisation - a podcast by RISE Media

This week we have an interview with Lenny Abrahamson, director of the hit TV show Normal People and outspoken critic of inequality and oppression. Lenny & Paul talk about creating Normal People, plans for a possible sequel, the underfunding of the arts and how his politics influence his works.

Following the interview Cian, Jessy and first-time panellist Aprille Scully discuss why they love the show and the book, and how the arts and capitalism clash.

Left Inside is a weekly podcast offering a critical look at news, politics and culture from the left. It is produced by members of RISE to stay entertained, informed and a little bit sane during lockdown. RISE is a socialist organisation in Ireland, find out more on https://www.letusrise.ie/

See you next week, cheers!

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This week’s panel - Paul (https://www.facebook.com/paulmurphytd/ / https://twitter.com/paulmurphy_TD),  Cian Prendiville (https://twitter.com/cianplk), Jessy & Aprille

Further Reading:

The Socialist Politics of Sally Rooney's 'Normal People' - Anastasia Baucina - https://tribunemag.co.uk/2020/05/the-socialist-politics-of-sally-rooneys-normal-people

National Campaign for the Arts - http://ncfa.ie/2020/04/09/ncfa-calls-upon-government-and-political-parties-to-ensure-that-the-arts-sector-is-not-left-behind-in-the-huge-task-of-recovery-planning-for-ireland/

#ArtsBlackout petition - https://my.uplift.ie/petitions/instate-the-covid-19-payment-for-all-artists-and-arts-workers-boycott-inadequate-covid-19-schemes

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