I've heard this was based on a book inspired by a true story and I remember that being the case for that Black Donnellys show on TV as well. Does anyone know if these are the same sources? I can see a similarity between the brothers who are placed in tight situations due to their natural recklessness, except they were protagonists in the show and antagonists in this movie.
shareI love The Black Donnellys tv show and I love this movie. The Black Donnellys is very slightly based off an Irish-Canadian family in the late 1800's. State of Grace is based on the real Hell's Kitchen gang, the Westies.
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The Black Donnellys is a joke. It is pop-culture meets what the public thinks about Irish people. They do not come off as Irish- they come off as Ireland, 90210. Have fun with that. ;)
shareTo each his or her own. Personally, I enjoy the show because the focus is on the characters and their problems. I find it to be a good ensemble piece. Like I said, I enjoy it. To each his or her own.
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