Reel problem: Connors highlights lack of diversity

During a powerful speech as he accepted an award for best actor in Cardboard Gangsters, John Connors criticised the Irish Film Board for not granting him funding

Actor John Connors at the IFTA Awards. Pic: RollingNews.ie

Does Irish film and TV have a diversity problem? Yes, according toJohn Connors. The actor, well known in Ireland for his role in Love Hate, made a powerful speech last week as he accepted his award for best actor in Cardboard Gangsters at the Irish Film and Television Awards.

The speech, which has been viewed nearly 100,000 times, covered several important issues, including lack of diversity in the film industry.

During the speech, ...