Blue Road: The Edna O'Brien Story

Blue Road: The Edna O'Brien Story

2025 · 100 min · ★ 5.7 · Documentary

Emerging from rural Ireland, Edna O’Brien broke multiple taboos with her sexually provocative literature and equally adventurous love life. Here, she opens up about her past with additional perspectives offered by Gabriel Byrne, Walter Mosely, and others.

Directed by Sinéad O'Shea · Written by Sinéad O'Shea

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