My Left Foot 4

mine. He went into hibernation for the winter. 
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How did you feel when you were accepting it? 
B Ah yes, its your fifteen minutes in the spotlight, its great. 
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Any comment for the students who will watch your film?
B I’m delighted they’re doing the film. I’m glad they like it,
that’s even more important
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M Y L E F T F O O T
Appendices
Brenda Fricker. 
Born in Dublin, before 
My Left Foot 
she was best known as
Megan Roach in the hospital drama, 
Casualty. 
She has been in several films,
including 
The Field, Home Alone 2, A Time to Kill. 
Recently she starred in the
RTÉ drama 
No Tears. 
Although much of her work is outside of Ireland, she
loves returning to her house in Dublin. 
Explorations for students
1 What was the main motivation 
for Brenda Frickers’ moving and
powerful portrayal of Christy’s
Mother?
2 How does she suggest she conveyed
the strength of love she felt for him? 
3 How would you describe the love
they felt for each other? 
4 What do you think of her
performance? Do you think she
should have shown more emotion?
5 Do you know any other roles that
she has played? Are there
similarities with this role? Are there
differences? Compare these roles.
What can you conclude about your
findings?

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2 Hugh O Conor (young Christy)
Suggested Use: Photocopy for students and discuss in relation to key
moments. (see pp 4-7, 10)
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You were 13 when you made 
My Left Foot
. Can you tell me
something about getting the part of Christy?