The story of music legend Terri Hooley, a key figure in Belfast's punk rock scene. Hooley founded the Good Vibrations store from which a record label sprung, representing bands such as The Undertones, Rudi and The Outcasts.
Acting
Richard Dormer's chaotic charisma — pure unhinged joy.
Direction
Barros D'Sa and Leyburn capture Belfast's grit and grace.
Score
The Undertones, Rudi, actual legends on the soundtrack.

Director
Lisa Barros D'Sa
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Terri Hooley appears briefly as a barman — look for the eye patch.
The film barely touches it, but Hooley was nearly killed by paramilitaries multiple times; his survival is almost as unlikely as his success.