My Astonishing Self: Gabriel Byrne on George Bernard Shaw(2018)

Gabriel Byrne, an award-winning Irish actor, explores the life and works of George Bernard Shaw, the legendary playwright and literary giant who, like Byrne himself, was an Irish emigrant with a sharp outsider's perspective. My Astonishing Self examines Shaw's passions and creative output while drawing parallels between the two Irishmen—both possessed the distinctive ability to observe society keenly, challenge conventions, and expose pretense through wit and insight. The documentary delves into how Shaw's outsider status shaped his provocative voice in world literature, offering Byrne's intimate perspective on a towering figure whose influence extended far beyond the stage. This is a portrait of artistic kinship across generations, revealing how displacement and cultural distance can sharpen an artist's critical eye.