“Almost There” (2020) by Dave O Carroll

Leaving Lockdown #1 in Ireland. Four Zoom interviews document the emotions of lockdown and the resilience we need to push forward.

This week a covid-19 lockdown story comes to us from beyond borders and oceans. The virus has brought unimaginable pain and trauma, just as it has given us an opportunity for great empathy and understanding.

The film is just a tiny glimpse into the lives of four people in Ireland. Their fears and longing will probably sound very similar to your own. As we live through a nightmare situation in India, let us remember others who have been through it. Let us honour those who have left us, thank those who continue to fight at the frontlines, and hold on to the hope that, as the film says, we will come out on the other side.