The Irish rock god who had it all — until the whiskey ran dry.
Philip Parris Lynott took the world by storm when he dominated the stage with his most notable rock band Thin Lizzy. The Irish frontman battled his way to the top whilst fighting prejudice. He achieved fame and fortune whilst being a member of the band Thin Lizzy. Their hit songs such as Whiskey In The Jar, The Boys are Back and many more solidified their names in musical history. Philip was a consistent member of the renowned band Thin Lizzy and was arguably the driving force for its success. Despite the fame and fortune, Phil found himself heading down a dark path that would ultimately jeopardize his career.
Acting
Stanley Townsend's narration carries devastating weight.
Production
Rare archive footage of Thin Lizzy's peak chaos.
Writing
Philomena Lynott's interviews are heartbreaking gold.
Director
Remarni Ramchaitar-Jackman
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Remarni Ramchaitar-Jackman spent four years convincing Philomena Lynott to participate; she had refused every previous request.
Lynott was Ireland's first Black rock star in a nation that didn't grant citizenship to children of immigrants until 2004 — three decades after his birth.
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