On Wednesday 20th August at 6.30 pm this hour-long documentary will be shown at the Irish Film Institute at 6 Eustace Street, Dublin.
Harold Johnson (1910 – 1967) was a skilled amateur film-maker, a Quaker, a businessman, and a loving and beloved family man. His collection of over 150 films was recently deposited by his family for preservation in the IFI Irish Film Archive. Shot on 8mm and 16mm film, in both sound and silent between the 1930s and 1960s, the collection records family holidays, mountain climbing adventures, water skiing, motor racing, trips to Africa and the Holy land, and Quaker activities such as annual gatherings at Newtown School, Waterford. Meticulously edited, often playful, historically invaluable – these films are a joy to behold.
The screening will be introduced by members of the Johnson family and archivist Ana Levisky. The silent films in the programme will have accompaniment by pianist Morgan Cooke.
You can book tickets using the following link:
quakers-in-ireland.ie 