The 15th annual Craic Festival of Irish film and music takes place this week March 6 – 9, 2013
Each year, festival founder Terrence Mulligan puts together the best in Irish film and music into a series of nights in NYC, and calls it “The Craic”, which is Irish for good times. thecraicfest.com

Friday, March 8
Gentlemen Prizefighter
Before James J Corbett, sport, stage and screen were seen as unworthy for the better classes; but this Irishman changed the social values of a nation, and his rags-to-riches story and widespread fame helped create America’s first national hero.  This documentary is narrated by Liam Neeson. Director Andrew Gallimore will be in attendance for Q&A.
$ 20 includes film & party with Tullamore Dew & Heineken open bar from 9pm-11pm [tickets]

Doors open 6:30pm.
at:
Tribeca Cinema
54 Varick St. (Laight St.)
New York, NY
(212) 941-2001
tribecacinemas.com