Lady Gregory: Ireland's First Social Influencer(2023)

Lady Gregory: Ireland's First Social Influencer is a documentary following actress and activist Miriam Margolyes and Irish Senator Lynn Ruane as they travel across Ireland to explore the legacy of Lady Gregory, a pioneering dramatist, folklorist, and theatre manager whose influence on Irish politics and literature has been largely overlooked. The film examines how Gregory shaped Irish cultural life through her work with the Abbey Theatre and her tireless advocacy for Irish language and storytelling. Margolyes and Ruane uncover the parallels between Gregory's early efforts to mobilize public opinion and modern activism, revealing how this remarkable woman used her platform to challenge the status quo. The documentary celebrates Gregory's enduring impact on Irish identity and artistic expression, positioning her as a trailblazer whose strategies for cultural change resonate today.