Michael D. – Power to the People

Overview

Eloquent and unafraid to challenge authority, former President Michael D. Higgins emerges as a moral compass in our dark and turbulent times, reflecting on a life shaped by art, politics, and compassion. From humble and traumatic beginnings in a family torn apart by Ireland’s bloody Civil War, to lifelong solidarity with global liberation movements, this film traces Michael D’s journey to the Irish presidency and beyond, celebrating his courage and his enduring vision of a fairer, more humane world that continues to inspire change.