On today's podcast I bring you a conversation that I had with Garry McCarthy outside a busy beer house in Berlin during the Berlin Film Festival, where the movie 'Christy' won the Grand Prix of the Generation 14plus category.

While Garry didn't have a starring role in the movie, you could say he was the biggest star of the movie, because his tireless work as the Founder and Creative Director of the Kabin Studio for years and years, can be seen in the performances of some of the main actors as well as the spirit that runs through the whole movie.

Danny Power who plays the main character in the movie, Christy, came from the Kabin as well as Jamie Forde, Darren Stewart, Cara Cullen and many of the supporting cast. Much of the music you hear in the movie and is available in the soundtrack came from the Kabin Studio.

The movie captures the real stories of life for many in the northside of Cork city and Gary has witnessed these stories for years.

Through his work at the Kabin he empowers young people through music and creativity to find their voices, build their confidence and to feel safe.

He says "when you have the right people around you, you can be steered in the right direction"

He is one of those people.

Enjoy the show

Christy opens in Irish cinemas at the end of August.

Christy was directed by Brendan Canty.

Podcast Production by Greg Canty

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